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Definition of Osteomalacia

1. Noun. Abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D.

Definition of Osteomalacia

1. n. A disease of the bones, in which they lose their earthy material, and become soft, flexible, and distorted. Also called malacia.

Definition of Osteomalacia

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Medical Definition of Osteomalacia

1. A condition marked by softening of the bones (due to impaired mineralisation, with excess accumulation of osteoid), with pain, tenderness, muscular weakness, anorexia and loss of weight, resulting from deficiency of vitamin D and calcium. Origin: Gr. Malakia = softness This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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