Osteomalacia isA) bone inflammation that often results from bacterial infection.B) a disease in adults, especially women, characterized by a reduced amount of bone matrix.C) a disease in adults characterized by softening of bones resulting from calcium depletion.D) a disease in children characterized by soft, bowed, and swollen bones.E) a group of genetic disorders producing very brittle bones that are easily fractured; this occurs because of insufficient collagen development.

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Osteomalacia isA)  bone inflammation that often results from bacterial infection.B)  a disease in adults, especially women, characterized by a reduced amount of bone matrix.C)  a disease in adults characterized by softening of bones resulting from calcium depletion.D)  a disease in children characterized by soft, bowed, and swollen bones.E)  a group of genetic disorders producing very brittle bones that are easily fractured; this occurs because of insufficient collagen development.

Julieta alviarez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Osteomalacia is a condition in adults where bones become soft due to a deficiency of calcium or vitamin D, leading to inadequate bone mineralization.

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