Wordnet 3.0
NOUN (1)
1.
abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Osteomalacia \Os`te*o*ma*la"ci*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'oste`on
bone + ? softness.] (Med.)
A disease of the bones, in which they lose their earthy
material, and become soft, flexible, and distorted. Also
called malacia.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
osteomalacia
n 1: abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of
phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D