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scurvy

/ˈskɜːvi/ /ˈskɝːvi/

Meanings
noun
A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes.

Examples :

"Centuries ago, sailors on long voyages often suffered from scurvy because they didn't have enough fresh fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C. "
medicine disease body physiology food

Related Words

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration insufficient

insufficient adjective

/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

Not sufficient.

"Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem"

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centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

Illustration vegetables

vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

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bleeding verb

/ˈbliːdɪŋ/

(of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel.

"If her nose bleeds, try to use ice."

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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loosening verb

/ˈluːsənɪŋ/ /ˈluːznɪŋ/

To make loose.

"After the Thanksgiving meal, Bill loosened his belt."

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contemptible adjective

/kənˈtɛmptəbəl/

Deserving contempt

"Cheating on a test is a contemptible act that deserves punishment. "

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despicable noun

/dɪˈspɪkəbəl/

A wretched or wicked person.

"The despicable was spreading rumors about the new student. "

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membranes noun

/ˈmɛmˌbɹeɪnz/ /ˈmɛmˌbɹeɪns/

A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).

"The membranes of our cells allow nutrients in and waste products out. "

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formation noun

/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The intricate formation of the puzzle pieces allowed the child to assemble a picture of a dog. "

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neglected verb

/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

To fail to care for or attend to something.

"to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"