scorbutic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or having or resembling scurvy
    • scorbutic symptoms

WordNet

Scor*bu"tic, Scor*bu"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Scorbutic
  • Scorbutical
)
Etymology
Cf. F. scorbutique.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) Of or pertaining to scurvy; of the nature of, or resembling, scurvy; diseased with scurvy; as, a scorbutic person; scorbutic complaints or symptoms. -- Scor*bu"tic*al*ly, adv.

Webster 1913