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Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis
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A bone infection caused by bacteria or fungi.
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Infection
The growth of harmful organisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, in the body.
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Tiny organisms that may cause certain infections.
Osteomalacia
A condition in which bones are soft and weak, usually due to a lack of vitamin D or an inability of the body to use vitamin D properly.
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