Which disease is caused due to deficiency of vitamin C? State its two symptoms

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Vitamin C:
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods like oranges, lemons, etc.
Scurvy is caused due to deficiency of vitamin C.
Following are a few symptoms of scurvy:
Skin spots caused by bleeding and bruising from ruptured blood vessels.
Swelling or bleeding of gums, and loss of teeth.
Hair loss.
Delayed healing of wounds.

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