Preferred Label : Kashin-Beck disease;
MeSH definition : Disabling osteochondrodysplasia with OSTEOSCLEROSIS, cone-shaped METAPHYSIS, and shortening
of the DIAPHYSIS. It is endemic in parts of Siberia and northern China. Mineral deficiencies
(e.g., selenium, iodine), fungal cereal contamination, and water contamination may
be contributing factors in its etiology.;
MeSH synonym : disease, Kashin-Beck; kashin beck disease;
CISMeF synonym : Kashin-Beck; Kashin-Beck's disease;
Origin ID : D057767;
UMLS CUI : C2745963;
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Disabling osteochondrodysplasia with OSTEOSCLEROSIS, cone-shaped METAPHYSIS, and shortening
of the DIAPHYSIS. It is endemic in parts of Siberia and northern China. Mineral deficiencies
(e.g., selenium, iodine), fungal cereal contamination, and water contamination may
be contributing factors in its etiology.