An abnormal increase of bone mineral density, that is, of the amount of matter per cubic centimeter of bones which is often referred to as osteosclerosis. Osteosclerosis can be detected on radiological examination as an increased whiteness (density) of affected bones. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]
Synonyms: Osteosclerosis of bones Increased bone mineral density Osteosclerosis Increased bone density
Term information
Term relations
- has part some (
increased mass density and
characteristic of some bone element and
has modifier some abnormal)