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Concept information

Preferred term

osteomalacia

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18504

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