osteomalacia

American  

[os-tee-oh-muh-lay-shuh, -shee-uh, -see-uh] / ˌɒs ti oʊ məˈleɪ ʃə, -ʃi ə, -si ə /

noun

Pathology.

1. a condition characterized by softening of the bones with resultant pain, weakness, and bone fragility, caused by inadequate deposition of calcium or vitamin D.

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osteomalacia British  

/ ˌɒstɪəʊməˈleɪʃɪə /

noun

1. 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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Other Word Forms

• osteomalacial
  adjective
• osteomalacic
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of osteomalacia

From New Latin, dating back to 1815–25; see origin at osteo-, malacia

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

osteomalacia

But they did see significant osteomalacia, a softening of the bones, as the body mined them for their stores of minerals.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2022

"Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to an increased risk of bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults," she says.

From BBC ● May 14, 2022

In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteomalacia - causing severe bone pain and muscle aches.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2016

Inadequate Ca++ leads to disorders like osteoporosis and osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Depraved appetite frequently precedes the condition in which the bones of cattle become brittle and fracture easily, which is known as osteomalacia.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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