RACHITIS

rickets, rachitis

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

rachitis

(noun) inflammation of the vertebral column

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

rachitis (uncountable)

(disease) Rickets.

(botany) A disease that produces abortion in the fruit.

Source: Wiktionary

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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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