• (n.) A remedy for scurvy. • (a.) Counteracting scurvy.
An agent effective in preventing scurvy.
(an″te-) (an″ti-skor-bu´tik) preventing or relieving scurvy. an agent that so acts.
An`ti·scor·bu'tic adjective (Medicine) Counteracting scurvy. -- noun A remedy for scurvy. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-skōr-byū′tik Definitions: 1. Preventing or curing scurvy (scorbutus). 2. A treatment for scurvy (vitamin C).
Effective in the prevention or treatment of scurvy. 
antiscorbutic Medicine used to prevent or to cure scurvy.