A genetic disease that is characterized by abnormally dense thick bone. A severe autosomal recessive form of osteopetrosis can occur in infants and children, and a milder autosomal dominant form can occur in teens and adults. In the recessive form, the thickened bone obliterates the marrow cavity, causing anemia, and ?narrows the openings of the sk [..]

noun. an uncommon inherited disorder marked by escalated bone density, that might lead to irregularities in bone shape or size, because of irregular reabsorption of bone. Even though the bones are ver [..]

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

Excessive formation of dense trabecular bone leading to Pathological Fractures; OSTEITIS; Splenomegaly with infarct; Anemia; and extramedullary hemopoiesis (Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary).

Excessive formation of dense trabecular bone leading to pathological fractures; OSTEITIS; SPLENOMEGALY with infarct; ANEMIA; and extramedullary hemopoiesis (HEMATOPOIESIS, EXTRAMEDULLARY).

(disease) A rare hereditary disorder characterized by hard, dense bones.