| hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy |
symmetrical osteitis of the four limbs, chiefly localized to the phalanges and the terminal epiphyses of the long bones of the forearm and leg, sometimes extending to the proximal ends of the limbs and the flat bones, and accompanied by a dorsal kyphosis and some affection of the joints. It is often secondary to chronic conditions of the lungs and heart. Called also hyperplastic osteoarthritis, Marie-Bamberger disease or syndrome, pulmonary o., and secondary hypertrophic o.
출처: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspz...
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| hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy |
Hypertrophic refers to, on X-ray, the membrane covering the bone is elevated and there appears to be extra growth. The "Osteo" means bone, "arthro" means joints and "pathy" means something is wrong with. Clubbing of ones fingertips is considered a form of HPO.
출처: www.cystic-l.org/handbook/html/glossary.htm
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