rachitis

[ruh-kahy-tis]

noun Pathology.

rickets.

Origin of rachitis

1720–30; < New Latin < Greek rhachîtis inflammation of the spine. See rachis, -itis

Related formsra·chit·ic

[ruh-kit-ik] /rəˈkɪt ɪk/, adjectivepost·ra·chit·ic, adjective

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Historical Examples of rachitis

The commonest deformities of the thorax are those associated with rachitis.
Pedagogical Anthropology
Maria Montessori
It is also due to the changes wrought by rachitis in the pelvis.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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It is in the period of rapid development that rachitis is observed.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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Chlorine was found to be diminished in rachitis by Baginsky.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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The etiology of rachitis must be studied from two points of view.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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British Dictionary definitions for rachitis

rachitis

noun

pathol another name for rickets

Derived Formsrachitic (rəˈkɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for rachitis

C18: New Latin, from Greek rhakitis; see rachis

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Medicine definitions for rachitis

rachitis

[rə-kī′tĭs]

n.

rickets

Related formsra•chit′ic (-kĭt′ĭk) adj.