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Definition
: A condition caused by deficiency of VITAMIN D, especially in infancy and childhood, with disturbance of normal ossification.
consider also VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
See Also
Genu Valgum
;
Genu Varum
Examples
Hypophosphatemic Rickets, X-Linked Dominant
;
Renal Osteodystrophy
Other names
Rachitis; Rachitides