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Pathologic Bone Demineralization
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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.
Categories
- Hypophosphatasia (8)
- Pathological decrease in serum phosphatase levels
OCOSH Code C05.116.198_BD_MBD_PBD_HPH
- Pathologic Decalcification (1)
- 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.
OCOSH Code C05.116.198.247.400_BD_MBD_PBD_PDC
