An inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density

• In severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated

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n. an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated [syn: Albers-Schonberg disease , marble bones disease ]

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n. (context disease English) A rare hereditary disorder characterized by hard, dense bones.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Osteopetrosis , literally "stone bone", also known as marble bone disease and Albers-Schönberg disease , is an extremely rare inherited disorder whereby the bones harden, becoming denser , in contrast to more prevalent conditions like osteoporosis , in ...