scorbutic

[ skawr-byoo-tik ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or affected with scurvy.

scorbutic

/ skɔːˈbjuːtɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having scurvy

Derived Forms

• scorˈbutically, adverb

Other Words From

• scor·buti·cal·ly adverb
• postscor·butic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scorbutic¹

1645–55; < New Latin scorbūticus, equivalent to Medieval Latin scorbūt ( us ) scurvy (≪ Middle Low German scorbûk ) + -icus -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of scorbutic¹

C17: from New Latin scorbūticus, from Medieval Latin scorbūtus, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old English sceorf scurf, Middle Low German scorbuk scurvy

Example Sentences

This pleasant beverage should be drunk when cold; it is considered beneficial in aiding to allay scorbutic eruptions.

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An abundant supply of provisions of an anti-scorbutic nature was placed on board.

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Three or four generations have become deaf or blind, gouty or scorbutic, at a predetermined period.

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Went among the soldiers in the afternoon, distributing oranges to those who are scorbutic.

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The Doctor lost no time in clearing about an acre of ground, in which he sowed the seeds of anti-scorbutic plants.

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