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Osteomalacia is a disease caused by the deficiency of
calciferol
tocopherol
retinol
phylloquinone
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calciferol
Osteomalacia means soft bones. Bone is a living, active tissue that’s continually being removed and replaced. This process is known as bone turnover. Bone consists of a hard outer shell (the cortex) made up of minerals, mainly calcium and phosphorus, and a softer inner mesh (the matrix) made up of collagen fibres.
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