Scorbutogenic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Scorbutogenic is an adjective meaning That gives rise to scurvy, especially as a result of a deficiency in vitamin C.
Meaning
That gives rise to scurvy, especially as a result of a deficiency in vitamin C.
Example Sentences
The guinea pigs were fed a scorbutogenic diet for three weeks.
Related Words
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