Rickets Definition

rickets
noun
  1. childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

"Rickets" in song lyrics

See how rickets is used in real songs:

  • "Takin' out Crabs on sight, young Rickets"
    Bloods & Crips — Don't Stress Me
  • "In the G-ride MAD SWANS dumpin' on the Rickets"
    Damu Ridas (Bloods) — Why Must I Be Like That
  • "Manmade illness, since polio and rickets"
    Pumpkinhead f/ Chas, Jean Grae — Anthem for the End of the World

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