1. (Anat.)
Defn: The spine; the vertebral column.
2. (Bot. & Zoöl.)
Defn: Same as Rhachis.
RACHITIC
Ra*chit"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. rachitique. See Rachitis.] (Med.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to rachitis; affected by rachitis; rickety.
RACHITIS
Ra*chi"tis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. [Written also rhachitis.]
1. (Med.)
Defn: Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.
2. (Bot.)