Alternative Names
Vitamin C deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin C; Scorbutus
Definition of Scurvy:
Scurvy is a condition characterized by general weakness, anemia, gum disease (gingivitis), and skin hemorrhages resulting from a lack of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in the diet. Scurvy is now most frequently seen in older, malnourished adults, and is rare in the United States.
