Scurvy in children, caused by a lack of vitamin C [Described 1882. After Sir Thomas Barlow (1845-1945), physician at various London hospitals and to Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V.]
A deficiency disease due to lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It occurs in both breast-fed and bottle-fed babies (usually between 6 and 12 months of age) who fail to receive adequate supplements of vitamin C.