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What factor's causes bones ( skull ) to shrink ?
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Osteoporosis : Osteoporosis, typically happening in late adulthood can cause bones to "shrink", but not specifically the skull.
Answered 11/5/2018
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Should not happen: bones especially the skull don't shrink...bones can weaken due to lack of proper nutrition or inactivity.
Answered 11/5/2018
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