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rickets

/ˈɹɪkəts/

Meanings
noun
A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.

Examples :

"The doctor said the child's bowed legs were a sign of rickets, likely caused by not getting enough vitamin D. "
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Illustration infancy

infancy noun

/ˈɪnfənsi/

The earliest period of childhood (crawling rather than walking).

"During the infancy of their child's development, the parents focused on encouraging crawling before walking. "

Illustration disorder

disorder noun

/dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

Illustration enough

enough adverb

/iˈnʌf/

Sufficiently.

"Are you man enough to fight me?"

Illustration getting

getting verb

[ˈɡɛɾɪŋ]

(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

"She is getting her daughter a puppy for her birthday. "

Illustration deficiency

deficiency noun

/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

Inadequacy or incompleteness.

"The student's essay showed a deficiency in research, making it hard to support the main points. "

Illustration vitamin

vitamin noun

/ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/

Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

"My grandmother takes a vitamin supplement every day to help her maintain good health. "

Illustration childhood

childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

Illustration caused

caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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likely noun

/ˈlaɪkli/

Something or somebody considered likely.

"The likely winner of the science fair is Sarah, judging by her impressive project. "

Illustration early

early noun

/ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/

A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

"The early shift at the bakery starts at 4:00 am. "

Illustration causing

causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."