osteopetrosis
/ˌɑstioʊpəˈtroʊsɪs/
noun
- A rare genetic disease that makes bones abnormally dense and hard, but also weak and prone to breaking.
- Osteopetrosis can cause frequent bone fractures even from minor falls.
- Children with osteopetrosis may need special medical care to manage their bone health.
- The doctor explained that osteopetrosis affects the body's ability to break down old bone tissue.