osteopetrosis

American

[os-tee-oh-pi-troh-sis] / ˌɒs ti oʊ pɪˈtroʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

any of several hereditary diseases characterized by increased bone density.

Etymology

Origin of osteopetrosis

1925–30; osteo- + Greek petrō-, variant stem of petroûn to turn to stone (derivative of pétra stone) + -sis -sis; see -osis

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The drug was approved for treatment of chronic granulomatous and malignant osteopetrosis, which are genetic disorders.

From Reuters ● Dec. 16, 2013

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