osteoporosis

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Noun osteoporosis has 1 sense

osteoporosis - abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
--₁ is a kind of pathology

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Osteoporosis

Noun: Osteoporosis refers to a medical condition where the bones become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. It is characterized by a loss of bone density, often due to hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium and vitamin D.

Example sentence: Jane, an elderly woman, was diagnosed with osteoporosis after experiencing several fractures from minor falls.

Adjective: Osteoporotic describes anything relating to or affected by osteoporosis.

Example sentence: The osteoporotic patient was advised to take calcium and vitamin D supplements to strengthen her bones.

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