Concept information
Preferred term
Scurvy
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Hypoascorbemia
- Hypoascorbemias
- Scorbutus
Scope note
- 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.
In other languages
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Finnish
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askorbiinihapon puute
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askorbinsyrabrist
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C-vitamiinin puute
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C-vitamiinin puutos
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C-vitaminbrist
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deficientia acidi ascorbici
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deficientia vitamini C
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keripukki
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scorbutus
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skörbjugg
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Swedish
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Skorbut
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012614
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