n. (Medicine) rickets, childhood disease characterized by softening of the bones (caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, and poor metabolism of calcium and phosphorus)

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Noun
1. inflammation of the vertebral column
(hypernym) inflammation, redness, rubor
2. childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
(synonym) rickets
(hypernym) avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis

nf. (Medicine) rachitis, rickets, childhood disease characterized by softening of the bones (caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, and poor metabolism of calcium and phosphorus)

n. rickets, childhood disease characterized by soft and deformed bones caused by malnutrition and inadequate exposure to sunlight (Medicine)