rachitogenic

rachitogenic
Producing or causing rickets. [rachitis + G. genesis, production]

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rach·i·to·gen·ic .rak-ət-ə-'jen-ik adj leading or tending to the development of rickets <a \rachitogenic diet>

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ra·chit·o·gen·ic (rə-kit″o-jenґik) causing rickets.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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