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MeSH Heading: Rickets
Tree Number(s): C05.116.198.816; C18.452.104.816; C18.452.174.845; C18.654.521.500.133.770.734
Unique ID: D012279
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012279
Scope Note: Disorders caused by interruption of BONE MINERALIZATION manifesting as OSTEOMALACIA in adults and characteristic deformities in infancy and childhood due to disturbances in normal BONE FORMATION. The mineralization process may be interrupted by disruption of VITAMIN D; PHOSPHORUS; or CALCIUM homeostasis, resulting from dietary deficiencies, or acquired, or inherited metabolic, or hormonal disturbances.
Entry Term(s): Rachitis
NLM Classification #: QU 173
See Also: Genu Valgum; Genu Varum
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2015/11/24

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Rickets MeSH Descriptor Data 2025