rickets
1 synonym for rickets, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A childhood bone disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, leading to soft or weakened bones.
Synonyms
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How to use rickets
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prevent rickets
signs of rickets
Etymology
The origin is unclear; it seems to have started as a local dialect name for the disease in Dorset and Somerset, England, before physician Daniel Whistler popularised it as the medical term.
Full origin of rickets →Frequently asked questions
What does “rickets” mean?
The word “rickets” means a childhood bone disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, leading to soft or weakened bones. In plain terms, a disease in children caused by not getting enough vitamin D, which weakens the bones.
How do you pronounce “rickets”?
“Rickets” is pronounced RIH-kihts (/ˈɹɪkɪts/ in IPA).
How do you use “rickets” in a sentence?
Here is “rickets” used in a sentence: “Rickets was once common among children who got little sunlight.”
What part of speech is “rickets”?
“Rickets” is a noun.
