Dick Kirkbride stands in front of one of six bookcases that he built for the genealogy libraryâs second room, located at the Caldwell Public Library Annex. The other cases are full, and soon there will be research material on this case too. The Noble County Chapter of Ohio Genealogy Society recently... Read more
scurvy(Noun) A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes. scurvy(Adjective) Contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean.
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C. Early symptoms include weakness, feeling tired, and sore arms and legs. Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin may occur. As scurvy worsens there can be poor wound healing, personality changes, and finally death from infection or bleeding. Typically, scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet. It takes at least a month of little to no vitamin C before symptoms occur. I