Osteomalacia
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Osteomalacia is softening of the bones due to a lack of
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The softer bones seen in persons with osteomalacia have a normal amount of collagen, which gives the bones its structure, but lack the proper amount of calcium.
There are numerous causes of osteomalacia. In children, the condition is called
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