Associations to the word «Rachitis»

Wiktionary

RACHITIS, noun. (disease) rickets

Dictionary definition

RACHITIS, noun. Inflammation of the vertebral column.
RACHITIS, noun. Childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.

Wise words

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