What characterizes osteomalacia?

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Impaired osteoid formation with normal mineral depositionIntact osteoid with impaired mineralizationAbnormal osteoid along with defective mineralizationNormal osteoid accompanied by loss of mineral contentNone of the above

Explanation

Osteomalacia is defined by the presence of normal osteoid matrix but defective mineralization, leading to softening of bones. Options A, C, and D describe other bone abnormalities that do not correspond to osteomalacia.