An elevation in bone density in one or more phalanges of the fifth finger. Sclerosis is normally detected on a radiograph as an area of increased opacity. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]
Synonyms: Sclerosis of the phalanges of the 5th finger Increased bone density in pinkie finger bone Increased bone density in pinky finger bone Increased bone density in little finger bone
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- has part some (
increased amount and
characteristic of some (
sclerosis and
occurs in some manual digit 5 phalanx) and
has modifier some abnormal)