Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calcium and bone protein. Osteoporosis predisposes a person to fractures, which are often slow to heal and heal poorly. It is most common in older adults, particularly postmenopausal women, and in patients who take steroids or steroidal drugs. Unchecked osteoporosis can lead to [..]

A condition that is marked by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile.

Significant decrease in bone mass with increased porosity and increased tendency to fracture.

A medical condition in which bone porosity increases and bone density decreases

A condition of reduced bone mass, with decreased outer thickness and a decrease in the number and size of the spongy structures in the bone (but normal chemical composition), resulting in increased fr [..]

a common disease of the formation of bone leading to fragile bones and fractures.

1846, from osteo- + stem of Greek poros "passage, pore, voyage" (see pore (n.)) + -osis. Related: Osteoporotic.

A condition marked by a loss of bone mass and density that causes bones to become fragile.

A condition that is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile. Back to top --P--

Deterioration of bone tissue resulting in an increased risk of fracture as the result of a low-calcium diet.

From “porous bones,” progressive disease in which bones become weaker. It most commonly affects post-menopausal women. Weight-baring exercises are helpful in maintaining bone health, as is sufficient [..]

Thinning and weakening of the bone substance, with a resulting risk of fracture.

A disorder caused by the abnormal loss of bone density, osteoporosis causes bones to become increasingly brittle, porous and likely to fracture due to lack of calcium and other minerals. It occurs mos [..]

A chronic and common form of arthritis, affecting mostly the spine, hips, knees and hands. It first appears from the age of about 30 and is more common and severe with increasing age.

A disease that causes bones to become thin and brittle.

A disorder in which bone is abnormally brittle, less dense, and is the result of a number of different diseases and abnormalities.

(os´´te-o-puo-ro´sis) Demineralization of bone, seen most commonly in postmenopausal women and patients who are inactive or paralyzed. It may be accompanied by pain, loss of stature, and other deformities and fractures. otoliths

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A disease in which the bones are weakened, as old bone is broken down by the body at a faster rate than new bone is created. The risk of osteoporosis increases with age, but it can also be caused by v [..]

a bone disease that is characterized by progressive loss of bone density and thinning of bone tissue, causing bones to break easily.

(n) abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women

A skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. Bone strength reflects the integration of two main features: bone density and bone quality [..]

Significant thinning and weakening of bones over time, making them vulnerable to breaks.

Osteoporosis Video Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by abnormal bone loss, causing increased susceptibility to fracture. There are two types of osteoporosis: Type I osteoporosis and T [..]

(n) condition in which there is improper mineralization of bones causing the bones to be weak and easily fractured

When both the organic and inorganic components of bone decrease, and there is a reduction in the quantity of bone or atrophy of skeletal tissue, causing them to lose their elasticity and fracture easi [..]

thinning of the bones that may cause weakness and higher risk of fractures. It is more common in IBD than in the general population, and may be caused by long-term use of corticosteroids, severe active disease or by low levels of oestrogen (female sex hormones). Osteopenia is a mild weakness or thinning of the bones, which is not as severe as osteo [..]

Definition: (OSS-tee-oh-pa-ROW-sis) Often misspelled as osteopErosis. A condition characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile (skeletal related event). It is [..]

Ever wonder why grown-ups are always telling you to drink milk? It's because your bones need the calcium in milk and other foods to grow strong. This is important because the time to build your b [..]

A reduction in the quantity or amount of bone; skeletal atrophy.

a condition of increased bone fragility and susceptibility to bone fracture due to a loss of bone mineral density (BMD)

Reduction of bone mass without alteration in the composition of bone, leading to fractures. Primary osteoporosis can be of two major types: Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal) a [..]

Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the Femoral Neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in Women within 15-20 years after Menopause, and is caused by factors associated wit [..]

Progressive loss of bone mass and bone mineral density, resulting in an increased risk of fractures. Osteoporosis frequently develops in people taking antiretroviral (ARV) drugs; however, the association between ARV drugs and osteoporosis is unclear. See Related Term(s): Osteopenia

Reduction of bone mass without alteration in the composition of bone, leading to fractures. Primary osteoporosis can be of two major types: postmenopausal osteoporosis (OSTEOPOROSIS, POSTMENOPAUSAL) a [..]

Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated wit [..]

Bone disease characterized by a reduction in bone density. Bones become porous and brittle as a result of calcium loss. People with osteoporosis are more vulnerable to breaking bones.

A condition marked by loss of bone mass due to poor nutrition, age, or nursing.

A disease in which bone tissue becomes porous and brittle. The disease primarily affects postmenopausal women.

A condition that is marked by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile.

A condition that affects bones, making them thinner and weaker than normal and more likely to fracture and break.

The most common type of bone disease which occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, or when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body or both. The most common symptoms of osteoporosis is [..]

The softening of bone mass and the widening of the bone canals. Arthritis marked by degeneration of the cartilage and bone of the joints.

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterised by low bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissues, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fra [..]

A disease in which the bones are weakened by reduced calcium absorption. Long-term use of glucocorticoids can result in this condition.

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a disease of older women in which the bone density of the skeleton has decreased to a point where bone has become fragile and at higher risk for fractures, often with li [..]

A condition that develops when bone is no longer replaced as quickly as it is removed.

A condition that is characterized by the decrease in bone mass with decreased bone density causing brittle bones, usually occurs in older women.

A disorder caused by the abnormal loss of bone density, osteoporosis causes bones to become increasingly brittle, porous and likely to fracture due to lack of calcium and other minerals. It occurs mos [..]

disease marked by decreased bone mass and density resulting in thinning, weakened bones.

a condition that develops when bone is no longer replaced as quickly as it is removed.

Osteonecrosis

The loss of bone density.

 Atrophy of bone caused by demineralization.

Thinning and weakening of the bones that can lead to bone pain and fractures.

A loss of bone mineral density, leading to weak bones that easily fracture. Some causes include a drop in testosterone or estrogen levels, certain medications, improper nutrition, malabsorption, certain diseases (e.g., IBD, Addison’s Disease, Hypothyroid or Hyperparathyroid), and possibly other causes. Protein deficiency can lead to loss of bone de [..]

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.