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brittle bone disease

British  

noun

  1. the nontechnical name for osteogenesis imperfecta

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Em was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, so her family has treated her delicately her entire life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

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

He, like his father, had a genetic disease called osteogenesis imperfecta or brittle bone disease.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2023

Violet Heasley lives with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or brittle bone disease.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 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