OntologyTerm rickets

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definition 
A bone remodeling disease that has_material_basis_in a vitamin D deficiency in children which results_in softening and deformity located_in bone. -- Bone softening and weakening usually caused by deficiency or impaired metabolism of vitamin D. Deficiency of calcium, magnesium, or phosphorus may also cause rickets. It predominantly affects children who suffer from severe malnutrition. It manifests with bone pain, fractures, muscle weakness, and skeletal deformities. (EFO)
namespace 
http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo
parents 
  1. bone remodeling disease
preferred_name 
rickets
references 
  1. None
source_ontologies 
  1. Experimental Factor Ontology
synonyms 
  1. active rickets
  2. rickets (disease)
  3. rickets
  4. vitamin D-dependent rickets
  5. vitamin D hydroxylation-deficient rickets
  6. rachitis
term_id 
EFO:0005583
term_name 
rickets
term_url 
http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0005583