Associations to the word «Osteodystrophy»

Wiktionary

OSTEODYSTROPHY, noun. (medicine) Any abnormal or defective development of a bone

Dictionary definition

OSTEODYSTROPHY, noun. Defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.

Wise words

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