Name the disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin D

Name the disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin D? Name the tissue does it affect?

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The deficiency of vitamin D causes the disease termed as rickets (or rachitis), characterized by decalcification of bones and bone deformities. The Vitamin D is basic for absorption of calcium and therefore it is associated to the osseous tissue health.

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