rachitis

[ ruh-kahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. rickets.

rachitis

/ rəˈkaɪtɪs; rəˈkɪtɪk /

noun

1. See rickets
   pathol another name for rickets

Derived Forms

• rachitic, adjective

Other Words From

• ra·chit·ic [r, uh, -, kit, -ik], adjective
• postra·chitic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rachitis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rachitis¹

C18: New Latin, from Greek rhakitis ; see rachis

Example Sentences

The medical term rachitis was coined about 1650, with a punning allusion to Gr.

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Rachitis is a constitutional disease, characterized by impaired nutrition of the bones and changes in their shape.

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The commonest deformities of the thorax are those associated with rachitis.

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It is also due to the changes wrought by rachitis in the pelvis.

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It is in the period of rapid development that rachitis is observed.

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