Osteoporosis

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Reduction of bone mass without alteration in the composition of bone, leading to fractures. Primary osteoporosis can be of two major types: postmenopausal osteoporosis (osteoporosis, postmenopausal) and age-related or senile osteoporosis.

Synonyms:

Age Related Osteoporosis
Age-Related Bone Loss
Age-Related Bone Losses
Age-Related Osteoporoses
Age-Related Osteoporosis
Bone Loss, Age Related
Bone Loss, Age-Related
Bone Losses, Age-Related
Osteoporoses
Osteoporoses, Age-Related
Osteoporoses, Senile
Osteoporosis, Age Related
Osteoporosis, Age-Related
Osteoporosis, Post Traumatic
Osteoporosis, Post-Traumatic
Osteoporosis, Senile
Post-Traumatic Osteoporoses
Post-Traumatic Osteoporosis
Senile Osteoporoses
Senile Osteoporosis

Broader Topics:

Bone Diseases, Metabolic

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