osteoporosis
noun
os·te·o·po·ro·sis
ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs 
plural osteoporoses
ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrō-ˌsēz
: a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and fragility
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Vitamin D and calcium supplements help prevent osteoporosis, a complication that causes thinning or weakening bones.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 Jan. 2025
You have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and a calcium or vitamin D deficiency.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Alcohol may also affect bone health, which particularly affects those with osteoporosis.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Most people who have osteoporosis will need medication to prevent fractures, experts say.
—Shiv Sudhakar, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 Jan. 2025
You have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and a calcium or vitamin D deficiency.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Alcohol may also affect bone health, which particularly affects those with osteoporosis.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Most people who have osteoporosis will need medication to prevent fractures, experts say.
—Shiv Sudhakar, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Osteoporosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteoporosis. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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osteoporosis
noun
os·te·o·po·ro·sis
ˌäs-tē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs
: a condition affecting especially older women that is characterized by weak bones that are easily broken
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osteoporosis
noun
os·teo·po·ro·sis
ˌäs-tē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs
plural osteoporoses
-ˌsēz
: a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and brittleness
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