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RICKETS
rickets, rachitis
(noun) childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
rickets (uncountable)
(pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.
Synonyms
• rachitis, rhachitis
Anagrams
• restick, sticker, tickers
Source: Wiktionary
Rick"ets, n. pl. Etym: [Of uncertain origin; but cf. AS. wrigian to bend, D. wrikken to shake, E. wriggle.] (Med.)
Definition: A disease which affects children, and which is characterized by a bulky head, crooked spine and limbs, depressed ribs, enlarged and spongy articular epiphyses, tumid abdomen, and short stature, together with clear and often premature mental faculties. The essential cause of the disease appears to be the nondeposition of earthy salts in the osteoid tissues. Children afflicted with this malady stand and walk unsteadily. Called also rachitis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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