Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Paget's disease
Noun
/ˈpeɪ.dʒɪts dɪˈziːz/
Definition
Paget’s disease is a chronic disorder that can result in enlarged and deformed bones due to abnormal bone remodeling.
Examples
- Paget’s disease often affects the pelvis, skull, spine, and legs.
- People with Paget’s disease may experience pain and deformities in the affected bones.
- Treatment for Paget’s disease can include medication to regulate bone remodeling.
Meaning
It is a condition characterized by the excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue, affecting the strength and structure of the bones.
Synonyms
- Bone remodeling disorder
- Osteitis deformans
