"A syndrome characterized by bone deformities in children,and caused by vitamin D deficiency." What is being described?

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The description matches the symptoms of rickets, which is caused by a lack of vitamin D in childhood and results in bone deformities. Xerophthalmia and keratomalacia are also caused by nutrient deficiencies (vitamin A), but they affect the eyes, not the bones. Osteomalacia is similar to rickets but affects adults rather than children.

"A Syndrome Characterized by Bone Deformities in Children,and Caused by Vitamin