1. relating to or affected by rickets, a disease causing softening and deformation of bones
Usage: medical

Examples

• The rachitic child showed signs of bone deformities.
• Rachitic changes in the skeleton were evident on the X-ray.
• The doctor diagnosed the patient with rachitic symptoms.
• Poor nutrition led to rachitic bone development.
• The rachitic condition improved with vitamin D supplements.
• Historical records show rachitic diseases were common in industrial cities.