Osteomalacia

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Osteomalacia
Osteomalcaia- softening of bone tissue= spongy bone

Causes

Vitamin D deficiency
Hone is demineralized
Liver/renal disease
Drug therapy (dilantin barbiturates)
Inadequate absorption of Vit. D

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