Meaning of RICKETS
| Pronunciation: | | 'reekits
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus |
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| | Synonyms: | | rachitis |
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| | See Also: | | avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Rick"ets\, n. pl. [Of uncertain origin; but cf. AS.
wrigian to bend, D. wrikken to shake, E. wriggle.] (Med.)
A disease which affects children, and which is characterized
by a bulky head, crooked spine and limbs, depressed ribs,
enlarged and spongy articular epiphyses, tumid abdomen, and
short stature, together with clear and often premature mental
faculties. The essential cause of the disease appears to be
the nondeposition of earthy salts in the osteoid tissues.
Children afflicted with this malady stand and walk
unsteadily. Called also {rachitis}.
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Bone disease caused by vitamin-D deficiency. Bones become bent and distorted during infancy or childhood if there is insufficient vitamin D for normal growth and development. |
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