rachitisme (maladie)

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Definition of rachitisme (maladie) in French English dictionary

{n} rachitis

{i} (Medicine) rickets, childhood disease characterized by softening of the bones (caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, and poor metabolism of calcium and phosphorus)

inflammation of the vertebral column

rickets

Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets

A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds