rachitis

English

Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek ῥαχις (rhakhis, spine, ridge).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹəˈkʌɪtɪs/

Noun

rachitis (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) Rickets.
  2. (botany) A disease that produces abortion in the fruit.

Translations

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