Bone Demineralization, Pathologic
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Decrease, loss, or removal of the mineral constituents of bones. Temporary loss of bone mineral content is especially associated with space flight, weightlessness, and extended immobilization. OSTEOPOROSIS is permanent, includes reduction of total bone mass, and is associated with increased rate of fractures. CALCIFICATION, PHYSIOLOGIC is the process of bone remineralizing. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed; Nicogossian, Space Physiology and Medicine, 2d ed, pp327-33) |
| Notes: |
a metab bone dis; do not confuse with BONE DEMINERALIZATION TECHNIQUE, a histol technique: DF: BONE DEMINERALIZATION PATHOL |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bone Diseases (1966-1994),Bone and Bones (1966-1994) |
Bone Demineralization, Pathologic Categories.
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Decalcification, Pathologic - The loss of calcium salts from bones and teeth. Bacteria may be responsible for this occurrence in teeth. Old age may be a factor contributing to calcium loss, as is the presence of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. |
Bone Demineralization, Pathologic Definitions and Terms
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