| scurvy |
A medical condition that happens when you don't get enough vitamin C.
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| scute |
In turtles and tortoises, the plates which cover the bony portion of the shell. In snakes, the larger, thicker scales on the underside of the body which provide support, protection, and traction.
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| SCUBA |
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
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| scutellum |
[skew-TELL-um] a segment of the pronotum, appearing as a more or less triangular segment behind the pronotum, most noticable in the true bugs (Hemiptera), cicadas and relatives (Homoptera) and the beetles (Coleoptera).
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| scurvy |
A disorder caused by lack of vitamin C. Symptoms include anemia, bleeding gums, tooth loss, joint pain, and fatigue. Scurvy is treated by supplying foods high in vitamin C as well as with vitamin C supplements.
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