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Noun: osteomalacia  ,ós-tee-ow-mu'ley-sh(ee-)u
  1. Abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus, calcium or vitamin D

Derived forms: osteomalacias

Type of: malacia

Encyclopedia: Osteomalacia

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