rickets

IPA(Pronunciation)

uncountable

(pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.

Japanese Meaning

幼児期や乳児に発症する、ビタミンD欠乏によって骨が軟らかくなる疾患、くる病

After several months of limited sunlight, the infant developed rickets and required vitamin D treatment to strengthen his bones.

数か月にわたる日照不足の後、その乳児はくる病を発症し、骨を硬くするためにビタミンDの補給が必要になった。

Sense（1）

(pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.