NOUN | state | osteodystrophy | defective bone development |
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Meaning | defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. | |
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Broader | dystrophy | Any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition |
Spanish | osteodistrofia |
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