osteopetrosis

[ os-tee-oh-pi-troh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. any of several hereditary diseases characterized by increased bone density.

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteopetrosis¹

1925–30; osteo- + Greek petrō-, variant stem of petroûn to turn to stone (derivative of pétra stone) + -sis -sis; -osis

Example Sentences

Finally, they asked a colleague who specializes in bone disorders which of those are known to cause osteopetrosis.

From Washington Post

Nobody had ever described this type of genetic osteopetrosis in cats, but there are very similar mutations in the same gene in mice and in humans that also cause osteopetrosis.

From Science Magazine

Bub has osteopetrosis, a condition that causes her bones to be denser than they should be — it may also contribute to her odd facial expression.

From Salon

The drug was approved for treatment of chronic granulomatous and malignant osteopetrosis, which are genetic disorders.

From Reuters

Which means that Lil Bub, viral Internet cat, could help doctors better treat human patients whose osteopetrosis stems from the same gene mutation.

From Washington Post