osteogenesis imperfecta

Noun

Meaning

autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily

Source: WordNet

Hypernyms

autosomal dominant disease autosomal dominant disorder

Examples

In addition to back problems, the breed is also prone to patellar luxation which is where the kneecap can become dislodged. citation Dachshunds may also be affected by Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

osteoformation osteogen osteogenesis osteogenesis-promoting osteogenetic osteogenic