Diseases [C] » Cardiovascular Diseases [C14] » Vascular Diseases » Hemostatic Disorders » Scurvy
Diseases [C] » Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases [C15] » Hematologic Diseases » Hemorrhagic Disorders » Hemostatic Disorders » Scurvy
Diseases [C] » Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases [C18] » Nutrition Disorders » Malnutrition » Deficiency Diseases » Avitaminosis » Ascorbic Acid Deficiency » Scurvy
Description
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. MeSH
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