Hypophosphatasia
Definition:
Hypophosphatasia is an inherited disorder caused by deficiency of alkaline phosphatase activity and characterized by defective bone and teeth mineralization. The transmission of severe forms is autosomal recessive, while milder forms may be transmitted as dominant or recessive autosomal traits.
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