Osteomalacia

/ˈɑstioʊməˌleɪʃ(i)ə/

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Definitions of osteomalacia

noun
abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D

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type of:
malacia
a state of abnormal softening of tissue

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