Definition
An inherited disorder of the connective tissue that is characterized by defective bone formation which contributes to the tendency early in life to multiple fractures. Associated conditions include early deafness, opalescent teeth, tendency to capillary bleeding, translucent skin, blueness in the whites of the eyes and joint instability.
URL Name
YF-3000-5800
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.5800
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-5800
Publication Status
Online