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MSH: A condition caused by deficiency of VITAMIN D, especially in infancy and childhood, with disturbance of normal ossification.,CSP: disorder of calcium and phosphorus metabolism affecting bony structures, due to a variety of defects in vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorous homeostasis, including dietary deficiencies or malabsorption.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Rickets causes soft, weak bones in children. It usually occurs when they do not get enough vitamin D, which helps growing bones absorb important nutrients. Vitamin D comes from sunlight and food. Your skin produces vitamin D in response to the sun's rays. Some foods also contain vitamin D, including fortified dairy products and cereals, and some kinds of fish. Your child might not get enough vitamin D if he or she</p><ul><li> Has dark skin</li><li> Spends too little time outside</li><li> Has on sunscreen all the time when out of doors</li><li> Doesn't eat foods containing <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitamind.html'>vitamin D</a> because of lactose
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