osteomalacia

[ os-tee-oh-muh-ley-shuh, -shee-uh, -see-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a condition characterized by softening of the bones with resultant pain, weakness, and bone fragility, caused by inadequate deposition of calcium or vitamin D.

osteomalacia

/ ˌɒstɪəʊməˈleɪʃɪə; ˌɒstɪəʊməˈlæsɪk /

noun

1. a disease in adults characterized by softening of the bones, resulting from a deficiency of vitamin D and of calcium and phosphorus

Derived Forms

• ˌosteomaˈlacial, adjective

Other Words From

• oste·o·ma·lacial os·te·o·ma·lac·ic [os-tee-oh-m, uh, -, las, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteomalacia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1815–25; osteo-, malacia

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteomalacia¹

C19: from New Latin, from osteo- + Greek malakia softness

Example Sentences

"Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to an increased risk of bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults," she says.

From BBC

The first signs of the disease, also known as oncogenic osteomalacia, include fractures, bone pain and muscle weakness — all symptoms Gajavelli had reported.

From Washington Post

A lack of it can lead to a bone deformity illness called rickets in children, and a similar bone weakness condition called osteomalacia in adults.

From BBC

A lack of it can lead to a bone deformity illness called rickets in children and a similar bone weakness condition called osteomalacia in adults.

From BBC

A lack of vitamin D, which we mostly get from the sun, can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.

From BBC