pycnodysostosis en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πυκνός (puknós, “dense”) + dys- (“defective”) + ostosis (“condition of the bone”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A genetic disorder characterized by dense, fragile bones and dwarfism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pycnodysostoses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |