scorbutic
/skawr-byoo-tik/US // skɔrˈbyu tɪk //UK // (skɔːˈbjuːtɪk) //
残障人士,残羹剩饭,残缺不全,残缺的
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
Pathology.
- : pertaining to, of the nature of, or affected with scurvy.
Examples
This pleasant beverage should be drunk when cold; it is considered beneficial in aiding to allay scorbutic eruptions.
An abundant supply of provisions of an anti-scorbutic nature was placed on board.
Three or four generations have become deaf or blind, gouty or scorbutic, at a predetermined period.
Went among the soldiers in the afternoon, distributing oranges to those who are scorbutic.
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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