noun🔗ShareЦингаA 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."Centuries ago, sailors on long voyages often suffered from scurvy because they didn't have enough fresh fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C. "Столетия назад моряки в длительных плаваниях часто страдали от цинги, потому что у них не было достаточного количества свежих фруктов и овощей, содержащих витамин С.medicinediseasebodyphysiologyfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareЦинготный, пораженный цингойCovered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy."The neglected dog had a scurvy coat, covered in scabs and dry patches. "У заброшенной собаки была цинготная шерсть, покрытая струпьями и сухими пятнами.diseasemedicinebodyconditionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareгнусный, презренный, подлыйContemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean."a scurvy trick; a scurvy knave"Гнусная уловка; подлый негодяй.charactermoralattitudeinhumannegativequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading