Definition of rachitis Rachitis

ra•chi•tis

We found 6 definitions of rachitis from 4 different sources.

What does rachitis mean?

Noun Plural: rachitises
rachitis - inflammation of the vertebral column
		rubor, redness, inflammation arousal to violent emotion
rachitis - childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
		rickets
		avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins

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rachitis (n.)
Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.
rachitis (n.)
A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds.