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Definition of Osteoporosis

1. Noun. Abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women.

Definition of Osteoporosis

1. n. An absorption of bone so that the tissue becomes unusually porous.

Definition of Osteoporosis

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Medical Definition of Osteoporosis

1. A reduction in the amount of bone mass, leading to fractures after minimal trauma. Origin: Gr. Poros = passage This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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