Rachitic (Adjective)
Meaning
Affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets; "rickety limbs and joints"; "a rachitic patient".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The young patient's rachitic limbs and joints hindered her ability to run and play with her peers.
- The malnourished child's rachitic condition made him prone to frequent fractures and mobility issues.
- Rickets, a disease that causes rachitic bone deformities, has been largely eradicated in many developed countries.
- The ancient skeletal remains found in the archaeological site showed signs of rachitic lesions and abnormalities.
- A diet lacking in vitamin D and calcium can lead to rachitic symptoms, such as bowed legs and joint pain.