Definition
osteomalacic
adjective
- relating to or affected by osteomalacia; characterized by softening of the bones due to defective mineralization
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in medical contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with osteomalacic symptoms including bone pain and muscle weakness.
- Osteomalacic changes were evident in the X-ray results.
- Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteomalacic conditions in adults.
- The osteomalacic lesions indicated a long-standing nutritional deficiency.
- Treatment of the osteomalacic disorder required vitamin D supplementation and dietary changes.