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- 1 What condition is characterized by extensive breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal bone formation?
- 2 Which term describes the bulging deposit that forms around the area of the break during the healing of a fractured bone?
- 3 What causes bone loss?
- 4 What term describes abnormal softening of bones in adults?
- 5 What is a benign bony projection?
What condition is characterized by extensive breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal bone formation?
Osteoporosis occurs when too much bone mass is lost and changes occur in the structure of bone tissue. Certain risk factors may lead to the development of osteoporosis or can increase the likelihood that you will develop the disease.
Which term describes the bulging deposit that forms around the area of the break during the healing of a fractured bone?
The Inflammatory Stage Other cells that come to the area during this stage form a hematoma (blood clot) around the broken bone.
Which term means a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function *?
Degenerative disc disease (spondylosis) can occur in any area of the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar), but is most common in the low back. It’s not actually a disease, but rather a condition in which your discs “degenerate” and lose their flexibility and height to cushion the spine.
What causes bone loss?
Factors that can contribute to bone loss include having a diet low in calcium, not exercising, smoking, and taking certain medications such as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are medications prescribed for a wide range of diseases, including arthritis, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, and other diseases.
What term describes abnormal softening of bones in adults?
Encyclopedia / Bone Diseases. rickets. rickets, disease of infancy and childhood characterized by softening of the bones, leading to abnormal bone growth and caused by a lack of vitamin D in the body. When the disorder occurs in adults, it is known as osteomalacia.
Which condition is abnormal softening of bones due to disease?
Rickets is a condition in children where there is abnormal softening of the bones due to lack of minerals to strengthen it. It is also known as osteomalacia in adults.
What is a benign bony projection?
Osteochondroma is a benign cartilage capped bony projection arising on the external surface of bone containing a marrow cavity that is continuous with that of the underlying bone. The base of osteochondroma can be broad (sessile) or small (pedunculated).