Mesh term Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder
Browse to parent terms:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
Kidney Diseases
Rickets
Description
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.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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