rachitic
Vitamin D deficient
Rachitic means affected by or characteristic of rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency that softens and deforms bones, especially in children.
The word describes the physical signs of the condition: rachitic limbs, a rachitic chest.
Figuratively, it can suggest something weak, underdeveloped, or structurally unsound.
Abnormal body structure
- bowlegsOutward-curving leg condition
- knock-kneesInward leg alignment
- curvatureDeviation from flatness
- kyphosisHunched back condition
scoliosis · malformed · misshapen · spinal · pelvic · thoracic · limb · orthopedic
Disease from dietary inadequacy
- malnourishedLacking proper nutrition
- undernourishedInsufficiently nourished
- hypocalcemiaDeficient serum calcium levels
- demineralizationRemoval of minerals
supplementation · fortification · dietary · sunlight · ultraviolet · calciferol · absorption · metabolism
Life's earliest phase
Resembling bone tissue
- mineralizationConversion to mineral form
- fracturesBreaks in rigid material
- fragilityEase of breaking
- weaknessDeficiency in force
hypotonia · tetany · seizures · cardiomyopathy · radiographic · cupping · fraying · widening
deformity
Abnormal body structure
- bowlegsOutward-curving leg condition
- knock-kneesInward leg alignment
- curvatureDeviation from flatness
kyphosis · scoliosis · malformed · misshapen · spinal · pelvic · thoracic · limb · orthopedic · dysplasia
malnutrition
Disease from dietary inadequacy
- malnourishedLacking proper nutrition
- undernourishedInsufficiently nourished
- hypocalcemiaDeficient serum calcium levels
demineralization · supplementation · fortification · dietary · sunlight · ultraviolet · calciferol · absorption · metabolism
childhood
Life's earliest phase
weanling · endemic · prophylaxis · screening
osteoid
Resembling bone tissue
- mineralizationConversion to mineral form
- fracturesBreaks in rigid material
- fragilityEase of breaking
weakness · hypotonia · tetany · seizures · cardiomyopathy · radiographic · cupping · fraying · widening