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osteogenesis imperfecta

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmpəːˈfɛktə/

Definition of osteogenesis imperfecta

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • an inherited disorder characterized by extreme fragility of the bones.

Origin:

modern Latin, from osteogenesis + Latin imperfecta 'imperfect' (feminine of imperfectus)

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