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brittle bone disease — or brittle bones noun 1. An inherited disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, characterized by abnormal fragility of the bones 2. Osteoporosis (non standard) • • • Main Entry: ↑brittle … Useful english dictionary
brittle bone disease — brittle bone ,disease noun uncount MAINLY BRITISH OSTEOPOROSIS … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
brittle bone disease — noun another term for osteogenesis imperfecta or osteoporosis … English new terms dictionary
brittle bone disease — UK / US noun [uncountable] osteoporosis … English dictionary
bone disease — Introduction any of the diseases or injuries that affect human bones (bone). Diseases and injuries of bones are major causes of abnormalities of the human skeletal system (skeletal system, human). Although physical injury, causing fracture,… … Universalium
marble bone disease — ▪ disease also called osteopetrosis or Albers Schönberg disease rare hereditary congenital disorder in which the bones (bone) become extremely dense, hard, and brittle. The disease progresses as long as bone growth continues; the marrow … Universalium
Disease, Vrolik’s — Osteogenesis imperfecta type II, an inherited connective tissue disorder with very severe bone fragility, the lethal form of “brittle bone disease.” It is a recessive trait with males and females affected. Two copies of the mutant gene are needed … Medical dictionary
brittle bones — noun plural but singular or plural in construction : fragilitas ossium * * * brittle bone disease or brittle bones noun 1. An inherited disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, characterized by abnormal fragility of the bones 2. Osteoporosis (non… … Useful english dictionary
Disease, Lobstein’s — Osteogenesis imperfecta type I. An inherited, generalized connective tissue disorder featuring bone fragility and blue sclerae (blue whites of the eyes). The classic mild form of “brittle bone disease.” It is a dominant trait with males and… … Medical dictionary
brittle — adj. & n. adj. hard and fragile; apt to break. n. a brittle sweet made from nuts and set melted sugar. Phrases and idioms: brittle bone disease = OSTEOPOROSIS. brittle star an echinoderm of the class Ophiuroidea, with long brittle arms radiating… … Useful english dictionary
