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TIL of Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) or "Stoneman disease", an extremely rare genetic condition where the body replaces damaged tissue with bone. (sh.itjust.works)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibrodysplasia_ossificans_progressiva

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Imagine the tremendous pain this must have caused that person. Reminds me of bone cancer and how it developes spikes on the surface of your bones, causing excruciating pain.

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