Condition
Scurvy
Cardiology
Overview
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.
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Quick facts about Scurvy
- Topic type
- Condition
- Category
- Cardiology
- MeSH classification
- C14.907.454.800|C15.378.463.515.800|C18.654.521.500.133.115.661
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.