Moderate
softness of bone is also known as: ____________?
Correct answer: A. Osteomalcia
- A. Osteomalcia
- B. Osteoprosis
- C. osmosis
- D. osteoblast
Explanation
Osteomalacia is defective mineralisation of adult bone, making it abnormally soft, often because of vitamin D deficiency. Osteoporosis causes porous, weak bone rather than simple softening.
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