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rickets Definition


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rickets
singular or plural noun
    1. A disease, especially of children, caused by vitamin D deficiency (either due to a poor diet or lack of sunlight), characterized by softness and imperfect formation of the bones, and often resulting in bow legs. Technical equivalent rachitis.
Etymology: 17c.



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