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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A softening of adult bones due to inadequate mineralization; the adult equivalent of rickets countable, uncountable
2. 2
   abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

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"Aluminum accumulation in the bone marrow results in osteomalacia."

Etymology

From osteo- + malacia.

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