osteopetrosis
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osteopetrosis
(ˌɒstɪəʊpɛˈtrəʊsɪs)n
(Medicine) a disorder characterized by bone thickening
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| Noun | 1. |  osteopetrosis - an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliteratedcongenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder - a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically |
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osteopetroosi
os·te·o·pe·tro·sis
[MIM*166600]n. osteopetrosis, rara condición hereditaria que causa excesa calificación en el hueso, por la cual puede ocurrir disrupción en el metabolismo y dar lugar a fracturas espontáneas, anemia, y compresión del cráneo.
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