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rachitic rosary |
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rosary /ro·sa·ry/ (ro´zah-re) a structure resembling a string of beads.
rachitic rosary see under bead.
Rachitic rosary Beadlike bumps present at the junction of the ribs with their cartilages—often seen in children with rickets. Mentioned in: Vitamin D Deficiency Rachitic Rosary A term of art referring to enlarged costochondral junctions of the ribs in rickets resembling a string of rosary beads rosary [ro´zah-re] a structure resembling a string of beads. rachitic rosary a succession of beadlike prominences along the costal cartilages, in rickets.
rachitic pertaining to rickets. rachitic rosary the visible enlargements of the costochondral junctions in rickets. rosary a structure resembling a string of beads. rosary pea see abrusprecatorius. rachitic rosary a succession of beadlike prominences along the costal cartilages, in rickets; caused by compression of metaphyses under pressure. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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