Osteitis deformans

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006171",
  "term": "Osteitis deformans",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A chronic condition in which both the breakdown and regrowth of bone are increased. Osteitis deformans occurs most frequently in the pelvic and leg bones, skull, and lower spine. It is most common in older individuals, and may lead to bone pain, deformities, and fractures. Also called Paget disease of bone.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Paget disease of bone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/osteitis-deformans/"
}