抗壊血病
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
antiscorbutic; preventive against scurvy
Medical term for substances or measures that prevent or treat scurvy (vitamin C deficiency). Used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
Vitamin C has an antiscorbutic effect.
Vitamin C, known as an antiscorbutic factor, is abundant in citrus fruits.