osteomalacia
Americannoun
noun
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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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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
Chronically high or low pH can lead to disorders, such as the development of kidney stones or osteomalacia.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Among diseases which affect the skeleton as a whole and render the bones abnormally fragile, the most important are rickets, osteomalacia, and fibrous osteomyelitis.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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