rachitis — a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by softening and deformation of bones
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by softening and deformation of bones
Pronunciation (IPA): /rəˈkaɪtɪs/
Example Sentences
- The vampire children surprisingly never got rachitis despite avoiding sunlight - turns out blood is rich in vitamin D!
- Before the discovery of vitamin D, rachitis was common in industrial cities with heavy pollution.
- The pirate captain's parrot got rachitis from staying in the dark ship's cabin - even birds need their sunshine!
rachitis
NOUN[/rəˈkaɪtɪs/]
a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by softening and deformation of bones
Vitamin D deficiency causing bone deformity
From rachitis to arthritis, bones tell their stories
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Greek rhachis, meaning 'spine' or 'backbone'. Ancient Greek physicians coined this medical term to describe a disease characterized by deformity and softening of the bones and spine, particularly in children.
Breakdown
rhachis (spine, backbone) + -itis (inflammation, disease suffix). The suffix -itis, derived from Greek, denotes inflammatory or pathological conditions.
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📝Examples
“The vampire children surprisingly never got rachitis despite avoiding sunlight - turns out blood is rich in vitamin D!”
“Before the discovery of vitamin D, rachitis was common in industrial cities with heavy pollution.”
“The pirate captain's parrot got rachitis from staying in the dark ship's cabin - even birds need their sunshine!”
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