osteogenesis imperfecta

American  

[im-per-fek-tuh] / ˌɪm pərˈfɛk tə /

noun

Pathology.

1. a rare hereditary disease in which abnormal connective tissue development leads to fragile bones subject to fracture.

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osteogenesis imperfecta British  

/ ˌɪmpəˈfɛktə /

noun

1. Also called: brittle bone syndrome.  a hereditary disease caused by a collagen abnormality, causing fragility of the skeleton which results in fractures and deformities

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osteogenesis imperfecta Scientific  

/ ŏs′tē-ə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭsĭm′pər-fĕk′tə /

1. A hereditary disease characterized by abnormally brittle, easily fractured bones.

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Etymology

Origin of osteogenesis imperfecta

1900–05; < New Latin: imperfect osteogenesis

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

I have lived with osteogenesis imperfecta my entire life and am a full-time wheelchair user.

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

Due to her condition, osteogenesis imperfecta - which creates brittle bones - Ms Watkins said gaining proper healthcare is almost impossible.

From BBC