Which of the following describes a lack of appropriate osteoid mineralization resulting in deficient bone?

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Osteomalacia is a condition in which bones become soft and weak due to a lack of appropriate mineralization of osteoid, which is the organic bone matrix. This results in a deficient bone that is more prone to fractures. Rickets is a similar condition that affects children and is characterized by softening and weakening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency. Scurvy is a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency and affects collagen synthesis, which can lead to bone (and other tissue) damage but is not primarily related to bone mineralization specifically. Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is a condition characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, which can also increase the risk of fractures, but is not specifically related to osteoid mineralization.

Which of the Following Describes a Lack of Appropriate Osteoid