osteogenesis imperfecta
a rare hereditary disease in which abnormal connective tissue development leads to fragile bones subject to fracture.
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British Dictionary definitions for osteogenesis imperfecta
/ (ˌɪmpəˈfɛktə) /
a hereditary disease caused by a collagen abnormality, causing fragility of the skeleton which results in fractures and deformities: Also called: brittle bone syndrome
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Scientific definitions for osteogenesis imperfecta
[ ŏs′tē-ə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ĭm′pər-fĕk′tə ]
A hereditary disease characterized by abnormally brittle, easily fractured bones.
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