brittle bone disease

British  

noun

1. the nontechnical name for osteogenesis imperfecta

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Example Sentences

Kat has osteogenesis imperfecta type 3, known as brittle bone disease, and says she faces higher energy bills as she needs to charge her wheelchair and other equipment.

From BBC

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

The series follows an engaged couple living with osteogenesis imperfecta, aka brittle bone disease—which "Real Housewives of Atlanta" newbie Kelli Ferrell brought awareness to in a recent episode of the Bravo show, helping to raise money at an event in support of those who live with the disease.

From Salon

Chloe Morgan, 30, from Penllergaer near Swansea, has osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, which means she uses a wheelchair or an adapted car to leave the house.

From BBC

“When I was starting out, most of the places I played, they had to lift my wheelchair on to the stage … or sometimes I couldn’t get into the bathroom,” said Lea, who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta or brittle bone disease.

From Seattle Times