nm. (Medicine) scurvy, disease resulting from a vitamin C deficiency (characterized by bleeding gums, weakness, and anemia)

n. scurvy, (Medicine) disease resulting from a vitamin C deficiency (characterized by bleeding gums, weakness, and anemia)

(n.) = scurvy.
Ex: Scurvy is a disease that occurs when you have a severe lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in your diet.