 rachitis |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (medicine) inflammation of the vertebral column | |
| Related terms: | inflammation | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (medicine) childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus | |
| Synonyms: | rickets | |
| Related terms: | avitaminosis | |
| Similar spelling: |
rachitic |
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