Associations to the word «Rickets»

Wiktionary

RICKETS, noun. (pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.

Dictionary definition

RICKETS, 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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C. S. Lewis