osteoporosis
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Noun — A disease in which bones lose density and become fragile and prone to fracture, most common in women after menopause.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek osteon ("bone") plus porosis ("becoming porous"), itself from poros, a term for porous rock — literally "porous bone condition."
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What does “osteoporosis” mean?
The word “osteoporosis” means a disease in which bones lose density and become fragile and prone to fracture, most common in women after menopause. In plain terms, a condition where bones become thin, weak, and easy to break, often linked to aging.
How do you pronounce “osteoporosis”?
“Osteoporosis” is pronounced os-tee-oh-puh-ROH-sihs (/ˌɒstiəʊpəˈɹəʊsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “osteoporosis” in a sentence?
Here is “osteoporosis” used in a sentence: “Her doctor recommended a bone density scan to check for early signs of osteoporosis.”
What part of speech is “osteoporosis”?
“Osteoporosis” is a noun.
Where does the word “osteoporosis” come from?
The word “osteoporosis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek osteon ("bone") plus porosis ("becoming porous"), itself from poros, a term for porous rock — literally "porous bone condition.".