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osteomalacic

os·te·o·ma·la·cia
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [os-tee-oh-muh-ley-shuh, -shee-uh, -see-uh]
    • /ˌɒs ti oʊ məˈleɪ ʃə, -ʃi ə, -si ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [os-tee-oh-muh-ley-shuh, -shee-uh, -see-uh]
    • /ˌɒs ti oʊ məˈleɪ ʃə, -ʃi ə, -si ə/

Definition of osteomalacic word

  • noun osteomalacic a condition characterized by softening of the bones with resultant pain, weakness, and bone fragility, caused by inadequate deposition of calcium or vitamin D. 1
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Origin of osteomalacic

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1815-25; See origin at osteo-, malacia

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Parts of speech for Osteomalacic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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osteomalacic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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