Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \softening of the bone\? scoliosis osteomalacia chondromalacia osteoarthritis

Explanation:

Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. Chondromalacia refers to the softening of cartilage. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint - disease. Osteomalacia specifically means softening of the bone due to defective bone mineralization.

Answer:

B. osteomalacia