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A bone disease originating from various etiologies (tumor, infection, trauma) characterized by focal or multifocal bone destruction associated with an excessive osteoclast activity.
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(2017). Osteolysis. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46875-3_4279
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