rickets
US /ˈrɪk.ɪts/
UK /ˈrɪk.ɪts/
名词
佝偻病
a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by imperfect calcification, softening, and distortion of the bones typically resulting in bow legs.
示例:
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Lack of sunlight can lead to rickets in children.
缺乏阳光会导致儿童患上佝偻病。
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The doctor diagnosed the child with severe rickets.
医生诊断这个孩子患有严重的佝偻病。