Osteomalacia

osteomalacia /os·teo·ma·la·cia/ (os?te-o-mah-la´shah) inadequate or delayed mineralization of osteoid in mature cortical and spongy bone; it is the adult equivalent of rickets and accompanies that disorder in children.osteomala´cic

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hepatic osteomalacia  osteomalacia as a complication of cholestatic liver disease, which may lead to severe bone pain and multiple fractures.

oncogenic osteomalacia , tumor-induced osteomalacia osteomalacia occurring in association with mesenchymal neoplasms, which are usually benign.

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os·te·o·ma·la·cia (st--m-lsh)

n.

A bone disease characterized by bone demineralization due to deficiency or impaired metabolism of vitamin D or phosphates. Also called adult rickets, late rickets.

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Osteomalacia

Osteomalacia is a bone disease that occurs in adults and is caused by a prolonged period of vitamin D deficiency.

Mentioned in: Bone X Rays, Laxatives, Vitamin D Deficiency

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osteomalacia (os´tēōmlā´shē, -sh),

n a systemic disorder of bone characterized by decreased mineralization of bone matrix possibly resulting from vitamin D deficiency, inadequate calcium in the diet, renal disease, and/or steatorrhea. Manifestations include incomplete fractures and gradual resorption of cortical and cancellous bone.

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osteomalacia

softening of the bones of adult animals, resulting from impaired mineralization, with excess accumulation of osteoid, caused by a nutritional deficiency of vitamin D or phosphorus. The clinical signs are those of a painful condition of the bones and joints, including stiff gait, lameness, restlessness while standing, cracking sounds in the joints while walking, an abnormal posture including an arched back. Affected animals are disinclined to move and lie down for long periods. Fractures and tendon ruptures occur frequently and pelvic deformity may cause dystocia. Called also stifsiekte, stiffs, creeps, peglegs, cripples, bog-lame, milk-leg, milk-lame.