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Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia involves softening of the bones caused by a deficiency of vitamin D or problems with the metabolism of this vitamin.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2006
Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia is a disease in which insufficient mineralization leads to a softening of the bones. Usually, this is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D , which reduces bone formation by altering calcium and phosphorus metabolism .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Well Being
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