Found 2 items, similar to osteomalacia.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: osteomalacia osteomalacia n : abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
English → English (gcide) Definition: Osteomalacia Osteomalacia \Os`te*o*ma*la"ci*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'oste`on bone + ? softness.] (Med.) A disease of the bones, in which they lose their earthy material, and become soft, flexible, and distorted. Also called malacia. [1913 Webster]