rachitis

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Etymology[edit]

From New Latin rachitis, from Ancient Greek ῥάχις (rhákhis, spine, ridge).

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Noun[edit]

rachitis (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) Rickets.
    Synonym: rachitism
  2. (botany) A disease that produces abortion in the fruit.

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