An acquired blood vessel disorder caused by severe deficiency of vitamin C (ASCORBIC ACID) in the diet leading to defective collagen formation in small blood vessels. Scurvy is characterized by bleeding in any tissue, weakness, ANEMIA, spongy gums, and a brawny induration of the muscles of the calves and legs.
See also reference (FX) in Slovak
deficit kyseliny askorbovej
See also reference (FX) in English
Ascorbic Acid Deficiency
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