Osteomalacia
Disorder caused by an interruption of the mineralization of organic bone matrix leading to bone softening, bone pain, and weakness. It is the adult form of rickets resulting from disruption of VITAMIN D; PHOSPHORUS; or CALCIUM homeostasis.
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Tree Number(s): C05.116.198.816.640, C18.452.104.816.640, C18.452.174.845.640, C18.654.521.500.133.770.734.640
MeSH Unique ID: D010018
Entry Terms:
- Adult Rickets
- Rickets, Adult