Albers-schonberg Disease (Noun)
Meaning
An inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Albers-Schonberg disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects the bones, causing them to become denser and harder.
- The patient was diagnosed with Albers-Schonberg disease, a condition that would require ongoing monitoring and treatment to manage its progression.
- Researchers have been studying Albers-Schonberg disease to better understand the genetic mutations that cause this inherited disorder.
- In severe cases of Albers-Schonberg disease, the bone marrow cavity can become completely obliterated, leading to serious health complications.
- Albers-Schonberg disease is also known as marble bone disease due to the characteristic increase in bone density that it causes.