rickets
US /ˈrɪk.ɪts/
UK /ˈrɪk.ɪts/
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raquitismo
a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by imperfect calcification, softening, and distortion of the bones typically resulting in bow legs.
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Lack of sunlight can lead to rickets in children.
A falta de luz solar pode levar ao raquitismo em crianças.
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The doctor diagnosed the child with severe rickets.
O médico diagnosticou a criança com raquitismo grave.