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RACHITIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets

Example:

a rachitic patient

Synonyms:

rachitic; rickety

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

ill; sick (affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function)

Derivation:

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

rachitis (inflammation of the vertebral column)

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