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osteomalacia

/ɒstioʊˈmæləsiə/ noun · British & US
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What does osteomalacia mean?

noun

A condition in which the bones become soft and weak due to a deficiency of vitamin D and calcium.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with osteomalacia, which was caused by a lack of vitamin D in their diet."

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