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scurvy
Related: Pathologydeficiency disorder resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
in the diet. Scurvy does not occur in most animals because they can
synthesize their own vitamin C, but humans, other primates, guinea pigs, and
a few other species lack an enzyme necessary for such synthesis and must
obtain vitamin C through their diet. Vitamin C is widespread in plant
tissues, with particularly high concentrations occurring in citrus fruits
(oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits); tomatoes, potatoes, cabbages, and
green peppers are also good sources of this vitamin. Scurvy results in
the weakening of capillaries, which causes hemorrhages into the tissues,
bleeding of the gums, loosening of the teeth, anemia, and general debility.
In infants there is also interference with bone development. Severe phases
of the disorder can result in death. Scurvy is treated with large doses of
vitamin C. Modern methods of transporting and preserving foods have made a
diet rich in vitamin C available everywhere throughout the year, and even
infants' diets include orange juice. Vitamin C is also available in tablet
or syrup form.Scurvy was a serious problem in the past, when fresh fruits and
vegetables were not available during the winter in many parts of the world.
It was especially common among sailors in the days when only nonperishable
foods could be stocked aboard ship. More than half the crew of Vasco da Gama
died from scurvy on his first trip (1497-99) around the Cape of Good Hope.
In 1747 the Scottish naval surgeon James Lind treated scurvy-ridden sailors
with lemons and oranges and obtained dramatic cures. In 1795 the British
navy began to distribute regular rations of lime juice during long sea
voyages (hence the name limeys for British sailors), a measure that was
largely successful in preventing scurvy. It was probably the first disease
to be definitely associated with a dietary deficiency.Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, Copyright (c) 2003.
deficiency disorder resulting from a lack of vitamin C
Correct, but let's put the proper emphasis, shall we? Here: "deficiency
disorder RESULTING from a lack of vitamin C." There, the emphasis that
the cause of the disorder is a lack of vitamin C.
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None of these things support your contention that scurvy is a genetic
disease, your annoying repetitions notwithstanding.
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