Which of the following conditions is characterized by a softening and weakening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency?
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✓ Correct answer: A. OsteomalaciaOsteomalacia is the softening and weakening of bones in adults, typically due to vitamin D deficiency. This condition leads to bone pain and tenderness and results in an increased likelihood of fractures. Unlike osteoporosis, which involves the reduction of bone mass making bones brittle but not necessarily softer, osteomalacia directly results from insufficient mineralization of the bone matrix.
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