rachitogenic, a.
(rækɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk)
[f. rachitis + -o + -genic.]
Tending to cause rickets.
| 1932 Biochem. Jrnl. XXVI. 202 The rachitogenic property of Steenbock's diet is due to its high value for Ca/P together with its lack of vitamin D. 1976 Lancet 20 Nov. 1132/2 The rachitogenic activity of oatmeal. |