osteomalacia Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
WordNet
Os`te*o*ma*la"ci*a noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. bone + softness.Definitions
(Med.) A disease of the bones, in which they lose their earthy material, and become soft, flexible, and distorted. Also called malacia .
