scorbutogenic
English
Adjective
scorbutogenic (comparative more scorbutogenic, superlative most scorbutogenic)
- That gives rise to scurvy, especially as a result of a deficiency in vitamin C
- The guinea pigs were fed a scorbutogenic diet for three weeks.
Usage notes
- This term has fallen out of use, and is primarily seen in academic papers from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Related terms
- scorbutic