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Noun: rachitis  ru'kI-tis
  1. Inflammation of the vertebral column
     
  2. Childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
    - rickets

See also: rachitic

Type of: avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis, inflammation, redness, rubor

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