Rickets

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹɪkÉ™ts/

Origin

Full definition of rickets

Noun

1. (pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.

Synonyms

• rachitis, rhachitis

Related terms

• ricketiness
• rickety

Anagrams

• sticker, tickers