Definition of rachitis
English to English noun - inflammation of the vertebral column
source: WordNet 3.0 - childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
source: WordNet 3.0 - Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.
source: Webster 1913
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rachitis, rhachitis, rachitic, rectitis, rhizotaxis, rightish, rejectitious, ricketish, rightwise, rictus, rectus, rickets, régie, rights issue, rickettsiosis, réseau, reichstag, righteous, rickettsia, rustic
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