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genetic defect vs osteopetrosis

osteopetrosis vs genetic defect

genetic defect and osteopetrosis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
genetic defect Yes No No No
osteopetrosis Yes No No No
As nouns, osteopetrosis is a hyponym of genetic defect; that is, osteopetrosis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than genetic defect:
  • genetic defect: a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically
  • osteopetrosis: an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
genetic defect (noun) osteopetrosis (noun)
a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
Difference between genetic defect and osteopetrosis

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