The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Rachitis \Ra*chi"tis\ (r[.a]*k[imac]"t[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
"rachi^tis (sc. nosos), fr. "ra`chis, -ios, the spine.]
[Written also rhachitis.]
1. (Med.) Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly
applied to the rickets. See Rickets.
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2. (Bot.) A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or
seeds. --Henslow.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Rhachitis \Rha*chi"tis\, n. [NL.]
See Rachitis.
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