About The Word Osteomalacia
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Osteomalacia
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What's The Definition Of Osteomalacia?
[n] abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
Synonyms | Synonyms for Osteomalacia: Related Terms | Find terms related to Osteomalacia: See Also | demineralisation | demineralization | malacia Osteomalacia In Webster's Dictionary \Os`te*o*ma*la"ci*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? bone + ?
softness.] (Med.)
A disease of the bones, in which they lose their earthy
material, and become soft, flexible, and distorted. Also
called {malacia}.
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