Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun rachitis

2 senses of rachitis

Sense 1
rachitis -- (inflammation of the vertebral column)
       => inflammation, redness, rubor -- (a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat)

Sense 2
rickets, rachitis -- (childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus)
       => avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis -- (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins)