albers-schonberg disease

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   an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated

   Synonymsosteopetrosismarble bones disease

   Broadergenetic disease

Questions about albers-schonberg disease

What does albers-schonberg disease mean?

albers-schonberg disease means "an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated".

What is another word for albers-schonberg disease?

Close synonyms include osteopetrosis, marble bones disease. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.