osteolathyrism

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What does osteolathyrism mean?

A collagen cross-linking deficiency brought on by dietary overreliance on the seeds of plants of the genus Lathyrus, especially Lathyrus sativus, the grass pea.

Where does osteolathyrism come from?

From osteo- + lathyrism.

How to pronounce osteolathyrism

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