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

osteoporotic

ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrä-tik 

adjective

Examples of osteoporosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, no recent trials examine lysine's effects in humans with osteoporosis. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024

Here are some vitamins and minerals to include in your diet: Calcium: This mineral builds and maintains strong bones, which helps prevent osteoporosis. —Laurel Leicht, Health, 1 June 2024

Women are benefiting from improved solutions across a multitude of life experiences: menopause, IVF, endometriosis, fertility, hormone health, childbirth, osteoporosis, cancer diagnosis, and much more. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024

Since calcium is an essential mineral in bones, individuals in areas with drinking water that has more calcium may have higher bone mineral density and may be less prone to osteoporosis. —Sarah Blank, The Conversation, 20 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from oste- + porosis rarefaction, from porus pore + -osis

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

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

osteoporotic

-ˈrät-ik 

adjective