osteodystrophy

Definitions of osteodystrophy
  1. noun
    defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism
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    dystrophy
    any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
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