Mild thinning of the bone mass. Osteopenia represents a low bone mass and is not as severe as osteoporosis. Osteopenia results when formation of new bone (osteoid synthesis) is not sufficient to offset normal bone loss (osteoid lysis).

A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal bone mass or bone mineral density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain amount of bone). Osteopenia is a less severe form of bone loss th [..]

Reduction in bone mineral density to below-normal levels; the first stage of bone loss; an early-warning sign pointing to an increased risk of developing full-blown osteoporosis.

Mild thinning and weakening of the bones; bone density is lower than normal but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis.

Decreased calcification or density of bone.

a condition of low bone mass clinically defined as having a T-score one to 2.5 standard deviations (SD) below that of the average young adult (30 years of age) female.

Lower-than-normal bone mass and bone mineral density. Osteopenia often precedes more severe bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteopenia frequently develops in people taking antiretroviral (ARV) drugs; however, the association between ARV drugs and osteopenia is unclear. See Related Term(s): Osteoporosis

Decreased bone mineral density (a measurement of bone strength) but not low enough to be diagnosed as osteoporosis.

A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal bone mass or bone mineral density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain amount of bone). Osteopenia is a less severe form of bone loss than osteoporosis.

A condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal however not yet as low as osteoporosis and falls in the “T score range of -1.1 to -2.4

Reduction in bone volume to below normal levels.

condition of thinning bones.

Osteopath

Reduction in bone volume to below normal levels especially due to inadequate replacement after the normal breakdown of bone.

Osteopenia is a condition in which bone mineral density is lower than normal. It is considered by many doctors to be a precursor to osteoporosis. However, not every person diagnosed with osteopenia wi [..]

Bone fragility as the result of a low-calcium diet.