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Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C which is required for the synthesis of collagen in humans. The chemical name for vitamin C ascorbic acid is derived from the Latin name of scurvy scorbutus which also provides the adjective scorbutic (of characterized by or having to do with scurvy). Scurvy often presents itself initially as symptoms of malaise and lethargy followed by formation of spots on the skin spongy gums and bleeding from the mucous membranes.
