Osteoporosis

usgb/ˌɑːstiəʊpəˈrəʊsɪs/
noun

A medical condition where bones become weak and brittle.

Her doctor diagnosed her with osteoporosis after the bone density test.
Visual representation of "osteoporosis" - A medical condition where bones become weak and brittle.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from osteoporosis
  • osteoporosis treatment

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Medical Condition

Understand it's a specific health problem diagnosed by doctors, often associated with aging.

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Many older adults are concerned about developing osteoporosis.
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Serious Matter

Osteoporosis can lead to serious complications, like fractures, so it's discussed with gravity.

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After her fall, Grandma's osteoporosis led to a broken hip.
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Gender Context

Commonly mentioned in discussions about women's health, especially postmenopausal.

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Postmenopausal women often have screenings for osteoporosis.
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