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Osteomalacia
Medical Definition: | A condition marked by softening of the bones (due to impaired mineralization, with excess accumulation of osteoid), with pain, tenderness, muscular weakness, anorexia, and loss of weight, resulting from deficiency of vitamin D and calcium. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Guide Notes: | softening of bones; manifest of calcium & vitamin D defic |
Osteomalacia Medical Definitions and Terms
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