Meaning Of The Word Osteomalacia

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osteomalacia in American English
a bone disease characterized by a softening of the bones, resulting from deficient bone calcification
noun: a condition characterized by softening of the bones with resultant pain, weakness, and bone fragility, caused by inadequate deposition of calcium or vitamin D

osteomalacia in British English
noun: a disease in adults characterized by softening of the bones, resulting from a deficiency of vitamin D and of calcium and phosphorus

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