Albers-Schonberg disease

/ˈɑlbərz dəˌziz/
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Definitions of Albers-Schonberg disease
  1. noun
    an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
    synonyms: marble bones disease, osteopetrosis
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    type of:
    congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder
    a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically
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