noun
- plural of osteomalacia; conditions characterized by softening of the bones due to defective mineralization
Usage: medical
Examples
- The study examined various osteomalacias found in different patient populations.
- Vitamin D deficiency can lead to several types of osteomalacias.
- The doctor explained that osteomalacias are more common in areas with limited sunlight.
- Research shows that osteomalacias affect bone density significantly.
- Treatment protocols for osteomalacias typically involve vitamin D supplementation.
- The medical journal published findings on hereditary osteomalacias.