Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy
Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy (awl-bryts) n. the skeletal abnormalities, collectively, of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1. These include short stature, abnormally short fingers and toes (particularly involving the fourth and fifth metacarpals and metatarsals), and soft-tissue calcification.[ F. Albright (1900–69), US physician]
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