Metabolic bone disorder
Metabolic bone disorder
Definition
A group of disorders that affect the bones secondary to increased levels of minerals or deficient levels of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. Representative examples are osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and Paget disease.
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone element | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bone element | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Connective tissue | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |