rachitis
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Etymology
Origin of rachitis
1720–30; < New Latin < Greek rhachîtis inflammation of the spine. See rachis, -itis
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The pathologists divide scoliosis into a myopathic variety, in which the trouble is a physiologic antagonism of the muscles; or osteopathic, ordinarily associated with rachitis, which latter variety is generally accountable for congenital scoliosis.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle
He considered that the moxa must be admitted, without contradiction, to be the remedy par excellence against rachitis.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
Softening of the bones, known as osteomalacia, curvature of the spine, rachitis and many other terrible conditions of disease would not be known to humanity if proper precaution were taken in time.
From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Louis Dechmann
The symptoms of rachitis become apparent at the pelvis and at the wide open, soft parts of the skull, the unossified fontanelles.
From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Louis Dechmann
Crippled teeth and the late appearance of teeth in infants,—that is, not before the ninth month,—are symptoms of rachitis.
From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Louis Dechmann
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