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Noun
1. rickets; rachitisMedicine
Wikipedia definition
2. RicketsRickets is a softening of bones in children due to deficiency or impaired metabolism of vitamin D, magnesium, phosphorus or calcium, potentially leading to fractures and deformity. Rickets is among the most frequent childhood diseases in many developing countries. The predominant cause is a vitamin D deficiency, but lack of adequate calcium in the diet may also lead to rickets (cases of severe diarrhea and vomiting may be the cause of the deficiency).
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Other forms
クル病 【くるびょう】佝僂病 【くるびょう】痀瘻病 【くるびょう】
Notes
佝僂病: Rarely-used kanji form. 痀瘻病: Rarely-used kanji form.

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