Definition of osteomalacia in English English dictionary
A softening of adult bones due to inadequate mineralization; the adult equivalent of rickets
A condition characterized by softening of the bones Symptoms include pain, tenderness, muscle weakness and weight loss The cause is a deficiency in vitamin D and calcium
a vitamin D deficiency disease in adults that causes weak bones and an increase in bone fractures
Also know as "adult rickets " A softening of the bones as a result of a deficiency of vitamin D
A disease of adults that is characterized by softening of the bones due to loss of bone mineral Osteomalacia is characteristic of vitamin D deficiency in adults, while children with vitamin D deficiency suffer from rickets
abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
Bone-thinning disorder resulting from Vitamin D deficiency Can be mistaken for osteoporosis
A disease of the bones, in which they lose their earthy material, and become soft, flexible, and distorted
{i} (Pathology) condition characterized by softening of the bones (occurring especially in pregnant women)