Associations to the word «Rachitic»

Wiktionary

RACHITIC, adjective. (medicine) Pertaining to or affected by rickets. [from 18th c.]
RACHITIC, adjective. Feeble, in a weak or precarious condition. [from 19th c.]

Dictionary definition

RACHITIC, adjective. Affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets; "rickety limbs and joints"; "a rachitic patient".

Wise words

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