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From New Latin rachitis, from Ancient Greek ῥάχις (rhákhis, spine, ridge); by surface analysis, rachi- +‎ -itis.

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Noun

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rachitis (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) Rickets.
    Synonym: rachitism
  2. (botany) A disease that produces abortion in the fruit.

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