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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) rachitis
inflammation of the vertebral column

2. (noun) rickets, rachitis
childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

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1. (noun) Rachitis
literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets

2. (noun) Rachitis
a disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds

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