osteoporosis
pronunciation
How to pronounce osteoporosis in British English:
UK [ˌɒstiəʊpəˈrəʊsɪs]
How to pronounce osteoporosis in American English:
US [ˌɑstioʊpəˈroʊsɪs]
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- Noun:
- abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
Word Origin
- osteoporosis (n.)
- 1846, from osteo- + stem of Greek poros "passage, pore, voyage" (see pore (n.)) + -osis. Related: Osteoporotic.
Example
- 1. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and break easily .
- 2. Milk , milk-flavoured drinks and yoghurt drinks are great sources of calcium , needed for strong , healthy teeth and bones , and to help reduce the risk of osteoporosis .
- 3. Osteoporosis may also lead to tooth loss .
- 4. May increase the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women .
- 5. Treatment can prevent this condition from becoming osteoporosis .