rachitis

A disease of very early life, characterized by a perversion of nutrition of the bones, by which uncalcified osteoid tissue is formed in place of bone, and the resorption of bone is quickened.

In botany, a disease producing abortion of the fruit or seed.

Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See rickets.

A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds.

rickets

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

inflammation of the vertebral column