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rachitis definition

ra·chi·tis (rə kīt′əs, ra-)

noun

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Etymology: ModL < Gr rhachitis, inflammation of the spine: see rachis & -itis

Related Forms:

  • rachitic ra·chit′ic (-kit′ik) adjective

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