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Hypoplastic bone disorder is the underdevelopment of bone marrow because of a decrease in the number of cells. This can be due to exposure to radiation or chemotherapy will kill many of the rapidly dividing cells of the bone marrow and will therefore result in a depressed immune system. Many of the symptoms of radiation sickness are due to damage to the bone marrow cells.

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What percentage of people have a bone disorder?

Approximately 5-10% of the population worldwide is estimated to have a significant bone disorder. This can vary depending on the specific bone disorder and geographic location.


What does hypoplastic rib mean?

The main cause of hypoplastic ribs is when one of the ribs does not fully develop. If more than one rib is not developed fully it becomes Thoracic insufficiency Syndrome. This syndrome can gravely effect the lungs.


What is bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with scarlike tissue?

The bone disorder you are referring to is likely to be osteoporosis. This condition involves a decrease in bone mass and density, leading to brittle bones that are more prone to fractures. Osteoporosis can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal changes, aging, and lifestyle choices.


What are hypoplastic ribs at T12 level?

Hypoplastic ribs at the T12 level refer to underdeveloped ribs that are shorter or smaller in size than usual at the thoracic vertebra 12. This condition can sometimes be associated with congenital abnormalities or genetic syndromes, impacting the function and structure of the ribcage. Medical evaluation and management may be needed to address any potential respiratory or skeletal issues that may arise from hypoplastic ribs at the T12 level.


A bone disorder found most often in the aged and resulting in the bones becoming porous and light?

Osteoporosis is a bone disorder characterized by low bone density, causing bones to become weak and brittle. It is more common in older individuals, especially postmenopausal women, due to hormonal changes that affect bone density. Osteoporosis can increase the risk of fractures and other complications.

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frontal nasal bone


What percentage of people have a bone disorder?

Approximately 5-10% of the population worldwide is estimated to have a significant bone disorder. This can vary depending on the specific bone disorder and geographic location.


What disorder is it when a bone is broken but the skin is not?

Its rare for a bone to go through the skin. There is no disorder that I know of


What bone disorder occur when bone destruction outpaces bone formation due to the depletion of calcium?

Osteoporosis is a bone disorder characterized by reduced bone mass and density. This is caused by inadequate amounts of calcium in the bones.


Is bone tumor bone cyst hypophosphatasia osteomalacia haematopoiesis or osteoporosis a skeletal disorder?

Hypophosphatasia is a metabolic disorder that can cause skeletal deformities.


What type of disorder is a hypoplastic kidney?

There must be hundreds of "rare kidney disorders" and data on them will be (well) rare to say the least! Hypoplastic kidneys are small kidneys that contain a reduced number of normally developed filtering elements. The link gives more info. I'm sure there are treatment options. http://www.doctor-dubai.com/dr_info_display.asp?dr_id=1433


What bone disorder did Egil probably have?

Paget's disease


What are the two plastic groups?

thermoplastic and hypoplastic


What disorder primarily affects the bone matrix and is due to the loss of a calcium salt?

what disorder primary affects the bone matrix and is due to the loo of calcium salt


Is Leukemia a disease?

Yes. It is a bone marrow disorder, and it is genetic.


Why do women need a lot calcium.?

Women are more prone to osteoperosis a bone disorder and calcium is good for bone


What did paul robeson die of?

bone disorder called pagets disease