Definition of "osteonecrosis" []

• Alternative name for avascular necrosis. (noun)

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• "The Whitehouse, N.J., drug maker is facing more than 900 cases in state and federal courts, generally alleging that use of Fosamax can cause a jaw-destroying condition known as osteonecrosis and that Merck failed to properly warn of this risk."
• "Mr. Strain said the worst outbreak of her jaw condition, known as osteonecrosis, was earlier this year -- three years after she stopped taking Fosamax."
• "The five-woman, three-man jury began deliberations last week, but first sent out notes on Tuesday indicating they were at an impasse and couldn't come to a consensus on whether Fosamax caused a severe jaw condition, known as osteonecrosis, suffered by Mrs. Boles."