osteogenesis imperfecta
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek words 'osteon' meaning 'bone' and 'genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'creation', and the Latin word 'imperfectus' meaning 'imperfect'.
مثال
- Children with osteogenesis imperfecta require extra care to prevent fractures.
- Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by a mutation in the COL1A1 or COL1A2 gene.
- The severity of osteogenesis imperfecta can vary greatly from person to person.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily