antiscorbutic

Meanings

• noun

  A substance that prevents or cures scurvy.

  - "Oranges are a rich source of antiscorbutic vitamin C, which helps prevent scurvy."
  - "Sailors in the olden days used to carry antiscorbutics with them on long voyages to prevent scurvy."
  - "Quercetin is an antioxidant that also has antiscorbutic properties."

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Variants

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antiscorbutic , antiscorbutics

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Etymology

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From the Latin word scorbutus meaning 'scurvy' and the prefix anti- 'against'.

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Trivia

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1. Scurvy was a common problem among sailors until the 18th century, when it was discovered that citrus fruits could prevent the disease.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'antiscorbutic' was in the 16th century.

3. Quince, rose hips, and hawthorn berries were also used as antiscorbutics before the discovery of vitamin C.

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1. Vitamin C: A water-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis, metabolism, and repair of collagen, which is important for wound healing. It is also an antioxidant.

2. Scurvy: A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by fatigue, swollen and bleeding gums, joint pain, and anemia.

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Culture

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Antiscorbutics have historical significance as they were essential for preventing scurvy, a disease common among sailors during long voyages. In literature, antiscorbutics are mentioned in works such as 'Moby Dick' and 'Treasure Island'.

How to Memorize "antiscorbutic"

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   - Visualize a sailor on a long voyage, preventing scurvy by consuming antiscorbutics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate antiscorbutics with vitamin C and the prevention of scurvy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'antiscorbutic' as 'against scurvy'.

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