Osteomalacia:Softening of bone, particularly in thesense骨头被德民eralization (the loss of mineral) and most notably by the depletion of calcium from bone.
Osteomalaciamay be caused by poor dietary intake or poor absorption of calcium and other minerals needed to harden bones. Osteomalacia is a characteristic feature ofvitamin Ddeficiency in adults.
The treatment of osteomalacia is by dietary change. Hormone supplements may also be helpful for post-menopausal women.
From the Greek osteo- (bone) + malakia (softness) = softness of bone.
