1. a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by softening and deformation of the bones
Usage: medical

Examples

• The child was diagnosed with rachitis due to lack of sunlight exposure.
• Rachitis was common in industrial cities during the 19th century.
• Vitamin D supplements can prevent rachitis in infants.
• The doctor explained that rachitis causes bone deformities if left untreated.
• Historical records show rachitis affected many children in crowded urban areas.
• Modern fortified foods have greatly reduced cases of rachitis.