antiscorbutic

adj. prevents scurvy, cures scurvy (disease caused by lack of vitamin C)

Scurvy (N.Lat. scorbutus) is a deficiency disease that results from insufficient intake of  vitamin C, which is required for correct collagen synthesis in humans. The scientific name of vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is derived from the Latin name of scurvy, scorbutus. Scurvy leads to the formation of liver spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from all mucous membranes. The spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person with the ailment looks pale, feels depressed, and is partially immobilized. In advanced scurvy there are open, suppurating wounds and loss of teeth.
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(n.)
A remedy for scurvy.
  

(a.)
Counteracting scurvy.
  

antiscorbutic /'æntiskɔ:'bju:tik/
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