adjective
- preventing or treating rickets; effective against rickets
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- Vitamin D has antirachitic properties that help children develop strong bones.
- The antirachitic effect of sunlight exposure was recognized long before vitamin D was isolated.
- Cod liver oil was historically valued for its antirachitic benefits.
- Modern infant formulas are fortified with antirachitic vitamins to prevent deficiency diseases.
- The antirachitic factor in milk helps ensure proper calcium absorption in growing children.