Found 2 items, similar to Rachitis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: rachitis rachitis n 1: inflammation of the vertebral column 2: childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus [syn: rickets]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Rachitis Rachitis \Ra*chi"tis\ (r[.a]*k[imac]"t[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. "rachi^tis (sc. nosos), fr. "ra`chis, -ios, the spine.] [Written also rhachitis.] 1. (Med.) Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds. --Henslow. [1913 Webster]