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Osteomalacia

Osteomalacia Meaning & Definition
Osteomalacia Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Osteomalacia?

[n] abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D

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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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