Osteomalacia Flashcards
1
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A metabolic bone disease characterized by inadequate mineralization of the bone
The skeleton softens and weakens
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Osteomalacia
2
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Primary defect is a deficiency of activated Vitamin D (Calcitriol) which promotes calcium absorption from the GI tract and facilitates mineralization of the bone
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Osteomalacia
3
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Promotes calcium absorption from the GI tract and facilitates mineralization of the bone
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Vitamin D (Calcitriol)
