The term used to describe softening of the bones is:
A) osteogenesis.
B) osteochondritis.
C) osteomyelitis.
D) osteomalacia.
D
Explanation: A) Osteogenesis is formation of bone.
B) Osteochondritis is inflammation of bone and cartilage.
C) Osteomyelitis is inflammation of bone, especially the marrow, caused by a pathogenic organism.
D) Correct.
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