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Osteodystrophy is a general term for a dystrophic growth of the bone. It is defective bone development that is usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.§ Dysplasias: abnormalities of bone and cartilage growth§ Osteodystrophies: abnormalities of bone and cartilage textureOne form is renal osteodystrophy.