brittle bone disease
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
The condition is associated with both brittle bone disease and arthrogryposis, causing joint stiffness, and fewer than 50 people in the world have it.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2022
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