Osteomalacic Myopathy: definition
A feature of osteomalacia characterized by painful proximal muscle weakness involving the thighs and upper arms and hyperreflexia resulting from deficiencies of phosphorus and vitamin D.
Osteomalacia
Hypophosphatemia (Low Blood Phosphate Level): definition
The level of phosphorus in the bloodstream is too low to meet metabolic needs of the body for this mineral.
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary: definition
A parathyroid disorder characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone by one or more parathyroid glands for more than 6 months.