osteohalisteresis

Softening of the bones through absorption or insufficient supply of the mineral portion. [osteo- + G. hals, salt, + steresis, privation]

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os·teo·ha·lis·ter·e·sis (os″te-o-hə-lis″tər-eґsis) [osteo- + hal- + sterein to deprive] loss or deficiency of the mineral elements of bones.