antiscorbutic
|an-ti-scor-bu-tic|
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/ˌæn.ti.skɔrˈbjuː.tɪk/
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/ˌæn.ti.skɔːˈbjuː.tɪk/
prevents/cures scurvy
Etymology
'antiscorbutic' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'antiscorbuticus', where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'scorbutus' meant 'scurvy'.
'antiscorbutic' changed from Medieval Latin word 'antiscorbuticus' and passed through French 'antiscorbutique' before becoming the modern English word 'antiscorbutic'.
Initially, it meant 'against scurvy', and over time it has retained this basic meaning as 'preventing or curing scurvy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or remedy that prevents or cures scurvy.
The physician prescribed an antiscorbutic to treat the patient's vitamin C deficiency.
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Adjective 1
preventing or curing scurvy; acting against scurvy.
Citrus fruits are antiscorbutic and helped prevent scurvy among sailors.
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Last updated: 2025/09/09 15:42