rachitis

noun

childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

inflammation of the vertebral column

Roots

rhachisrachit- · Greek · spine, backbone itis-is · Greek · inflammation

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