Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency, especially in children, leading to softening of bones

“The rachitic child was unable to walk due to the severe curvature of her spine.”

2. noun

a person suffering from rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency, especially in children, leading to softening of bones

“The doctor diagnosed the child as having rachitic disease.”