What does rickets mean?
noun
A disease caused by a lack of vitamin D, leading to softening of the bones, often seen in children. It is characterized by bowed legs, stunted growth, and other skeletal deformities.
Example
"The doctor diagnosed the child with rickets due to a severe vitamin D deficiency."
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