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rickets

/ˈrɪk.ɪts/

Tradução: Doença infantil causada por deficiência de vitamina D e de exposição à luz solar, que leva a distúrbios no metabolismo do cálcio e do fósforo, causando amolecimento e fraqueza dos ossos.

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˈrɪk.ɪts/

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A childhood disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight, leading to impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus and causing soft, weak bones.

  • 🇵🇹Doença infantil causada por deficiência de vitamina D e de exposição à luz solar, que leva a distúrbios no metabolismo do cálcio e do fósforo, causando amolecimento e fraqueza dos ossos.
  1. Childhood bone disease B2 formal medical

    A childhood disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, sunlight, or calcium, leading to soft and weakened bones.

    • Rickets can cause bowed legs and stunted growth in children.
    • Doctors recommend vitamin D supplements to prevent rickets.
    • The child was diagnosed with rickets due to lack of sunlight exposure.

    🇵🇹Raquitismo

    Sinônimos: rachitis

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