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Osteomalacia

EndocrinologyOrthopedicsImportant

Softening of bones due to impaired mineralization, often from vitamin D deficiency.

Korean

골연화증

골 무기질화 장애로 뼈가 물러지는 질환으로, 주로 비타민 D 결핍에 의해 발생한다.

French

Ostéomalacie

Ramollissement des os dû à une minéralisation déficiente, souvent due à une carence en vitamine D.

Word parts

  • oste/oRoot(Greek) Bone
  • -malaciaSuffix(Greek) Softening

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