Rickets (Noun)
Meaning
Childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Prolonged lack of sunlight and vitamin D can cause rickets in young children, resulting in soft and weakened bones.
- Rickets is a childhood disease characterized by a severe deficiency of vitamin D and impaired mineral absorption, often leading to skeletal deformities.
- During the 18th and 19th centuries, rickets became prevalent in urban areas of England and the US, largely due to the reduced exposure to sunlight and increased air pollution.
- Malnutrition and lack of sunlight contributed to her son developing rickets, which required immediate medical attention and vitamin supplementations.
- If untreated, rickets can lead to various complications in adults, including weakened bones, low serum calcium, and bone pain due to underlying childhood deficiencies.