osteodystrophy
/ˌɑstioʊˈdɪstrəfi/
noun
- A medical condition in which bones do not develop or grow normally, often due to kidney disease or other metabolic problems.
- The patient's osteodystrophy was caused by long-term kidney failure.
- Renal osteodystrophy can lead to bone pain and deformities if left untreated.
- Doctors monitor calcium levels to prevent osteodystrophy in dialysis patients.