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osteogenesis imperfecta

 

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Noun osteogenesis imperfecta has 1 sense
  1. osteogenesis imperfecta - autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily
    --1 is a kind of
    autosomal dominant disease, autosomal dominant disorder

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Description

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, is a rare genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to produce strong and healthy bones. This condition is characterized by bones that break easily, often with little or no apparent cause. OI affects both children and adults, causing frequent fractures and potential complications in the skeletal system.

Senses

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: A genetic disorder that leads to brittle bones due to a deficiency in the production of collagen.

Example sentence: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary condition that affects the quality and strength of bones.

Sense 2: Adjective

Definition: Characterized by or related to osteogenesis imperfecta.

Example sentence: The patient was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta, which explained the frequent bone fractures.

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