About The Word Rachitis
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Rachitis
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What's The Definition Of Rachitis?
[n] childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
[n] inflammation of the vertebral column Synonyms | Synonyms for Rachitis: rickets Related Terms | Find terms related to Rachitis: See Also | avitaminosis | hypovitaminosis | inflammation | redness | rubor Rachitis In Webster's Dictionary \Ra*chi"tis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (sc. ?), fr. ?, ?, the
spine.] [Written also {rhachitis}.]
1. (Med.) Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly
applied to the rickets. See {Rickets}.
2. (Bot.) A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or
seeds. --Henslow.
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