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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These include mammograms; blood pressure, colon cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis screenings; and HIV prevention.
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Kristefer Stojanovski, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
Women are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and autoimmune diseases.
—Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Falls also, of course, can be caused by weak bones (osteoporosis).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
As ovaries age, the risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline increases.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Kristefer Stojanovski, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
Women are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and autoimmune diseases.
—Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Falls also, of course, can be caused by weak bones (osteoporosis).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
As ovaries age, the risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline increases.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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“Osteoporosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteoporosis. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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