rachitis
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)
Rachitis
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Rachitis
rachitis
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
Rachitis (die)
n.
(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)