What is another word for rachitic?
Pronunciation: [ɹat͡ʃˈɪtɪk] (IPA) 
Rachitic is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is affected by rickets, a condition caused by the deficiency of vitamin D and minerals, resulting in weak and deformed bones. Some synonyms for rachitic are skeletal, thin, emaciated, undernourished, bony, and spindly. These words can be used interchangeably to describe a person or animal whose physical appearance is characterized by fragile and brittle bones. Other synonyms include frail, weak, delicate, scrawny, and gaunt. The use of these words can help individuals describe a person or thing that exhibits a lack of health and vitality due to poor nutrition or other underlying medical conditions.
