Scurvy
An acquired blood vessel disorder caused by severe deficiency of vitamin C (ASCORBIC ACID) in the diet leading to defective collagen formation in small blood vessels. Scurvy is characterized by bleeding in any tissue, weakness, ANEMIA, spongy gums, and a brawny induration of the muscles of the calves and legs.
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Tree Number(s): C14.907.454.800, C15.378.463.515.800, C18.654.521.500.133.115.661
MeSH Unique ID: D012614
Entry Terms:
- Scurvies
- Scorbutus
- Hypoascorbemia
- Hypoascorbemias
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