RACHITIDES

RACHITIS

Ra*chi"tis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. [Written also rhachitis.]

1. (Med.)

Definition: Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds. Henslow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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