brittle bone disease
Britishnoun
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A pair of proteins, YAP and TAZ, has been identified as conductors of bone development in the womb and could provide insight into genetic diseases such as osteogenesis imperfecta, known commonly as "brittle bone disease."
From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2024
Ms Moseley-Brown has osteogenesis imperfecta, more commonly known as brittle bone disease.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2023
Ms Dhanda has brittle bone disease, which causes her bones to frequently break, affecting her ability to move and travel.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2023
Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, which is commonly known as brittle bone disease, she said she has experienced more than 100 fractures in her life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2022
Mudryk, who has brittle bone disease, previously served as chief counsel at the Department of Rehabilitation and held various positions at several disability legal rights organizations.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2022
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