hypophosphatasia
noun
hy·po·phos·pha·ta·sia
ˌhī-pō-ˌfäs-fə-ˈtā-zh(ē-)ə 
: a congenital metabolic disorder characterized by a deficiency of alkaline phosphatase and usually resulting in demineralization of bone
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“Hypophosphatasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypophosphatasia. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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