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fi·brodys·pla·si·a os·si·f·i·can·s pro·gres·si·va

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  1. fibrodysplasia ossificans progressivanoun

    A very rare disease of the connective tissue in which fibrous tissue (including muscle, tendon, and ligament) becomes ossified when damaged.

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  1. Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

    Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, sometimes referred to as Stone Man Syndrome, is an extremely rare disease of the connective tissue. A mutation of the body's repair mechanism causes fibrous tissue to be ossified when damaged. In many cases, injuries can cause joints to become permanently frozen in place. Surgical removal of the extra bone growths has been shown to cause the body to "repair" the affected area with more bone.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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