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Meaning of OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA

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 Definition: [n]  autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily
 
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 See Also: autosomal dominant disease, autosomal dominant disorder

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease characterized by an abnormal fragility of bones. The basic defect may be the failure of conversion of precollagen to collagen. It is an autosomal dominant inherited condition.
 
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