Monday, August 24, 2015

Glossary A-Z 147 scurrvy-sedative


Scurvy  ( sker vee ) Disease caused by deficiency of  vitamin C . It causes bleeding in the gums , easy bruising and bone defects. It can be reversed by giving Vitamin C.
Sebasceous cyst  Collection of sebaceous matter in the sebaceous gland. The mouth of the gland  is blocked . It may require surgery.
Scborrhea ( sab a rea )  Overactivity of the sebaceous glands in the scalp , also called dandruff.

Sedative (sed a tiv )  Any drug used to control excitement and irritability in a patient. Large doses  can cause sleep.

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