ra·chi·tis (r -k  t s)n. See rickets. [New Latin rach tis, inflammation of the spine (adopted because of its similarity in sound to rickets), from Late Greek rhakhtis : Greek rhakhis, spine + Greek -tis, -itis.]ra·chit ic (-ktk) adj. |
rachitis [rəˈkaɪtɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol another name for rickets
[New Latin, from Greek rhakitis; see rachis]
rachitic [rəˈkɪtɪk] adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | rachitis - inflammation of the vertebral column inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat |
| 2. |  rachitis - childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorusavitaminosis, hypovitaminosis - any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins |
Translations
rachitis
n (Med) → Rachitis f
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