maladie des os de verre

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, glass bone disease.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ma.la.di de.z‿o d(ə) vɛʁ/

Noun

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maladie des os de verre f (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) brittle bone disease, osteogenesis imperfecta (hereditary disease characterized by brittle bones that easily fracture)
    Synonym: ostéogenèse imparfaite