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vitamin c deficiency

Medical Definition

An acquired blood vessel disorder caused by severe deficiency of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) in the diet leading to defective collagen formation in small blood vessels. scurvy is characterized by bleeding in any tissue, weakness, anemia, spongy gums, and a brawny induration of the muscles of the calves and legs.
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
E54Ascorbic acid deficiency
Type 1 Excludes (2)

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