Rachitis

n.	1.	(Med.) Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.
	2.	(Bot.) A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds.

Noun	1.	rachitis - inflammation of the vertebral column
	2.	rachitis - childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus Synonyms: rickets

inflammation, redness, rubor