Abnormally increased formation of dense trabecular bone tissue. Despite the increased density of bone tissue, osteopetrotic bones tend to be more fracture-prone than normal.
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
Harder, denser, fracture-prone bones
related_synonym:
Albers-Schoenberg disease; Albers-Schonberg disease; Albers-Schönberg disease; Marble bone disease