English noun: rachitis | |||
1. | rachitis (state) inflammation of the vertebral column | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inflammation, redness, rubor | ||
2. | rachitis (state) childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus | ||
Synonyms | rickets | ||
Broader (hypernym) | avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis | ||