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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For example, lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, increasing exercise, reducing stress levels and losing weight can help with symptoms and combat the heightened risk of conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease.
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Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Vitamin D deficiency is common and can raise your risk of conditions like osteoporosis (a condition that causes weak bones) and depression.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Dec. 2025
Bone density loss can lead to osteopenia (low bone density) or osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones), both of which increase your risk of breaking bones.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025
Supplementation can help prevent osteoporosis.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
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Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Vitamin D deficiency is common and can raise your risk of conditions like osteoporosis (a condition that causes weak bones) and depression.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Dec. 2025
Bone density loss can lead to osteopenia (low bone density) or osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones), both of which increase your risk of breaking bones.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025
Supplementation can help prevent osteoporosis.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Osteoporosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteoporosis. Accessed 5 Dec. 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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