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Renal Osteodystrophy

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Definition: Decalcification of bone or abnormal bone development due to chronic KIDNEY DISEASES, in which 1,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D3 synthesis by the kidneys is impaired, leading to reduced negative feedback on PARATHYROID HORMONE. The resulting SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM eventually leads to bone disorders.      Other names Renal Osteodystrophies; Osteodystrophies, Renal; Osteodystrophy, Renal; Rickets, Renal; Renal Rickets

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