main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary osteoporosis Definition: (OSS-tee-oh-pa-ROW-sis) Often misspelled as osteopErosis. A condition characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile (skeletal related event). It is often a side effect of hormone therapy. Another danger is hypercalcemia. A bone mineral density (BMD) test is used to measure possible bone loss. See osteoclast, metastasis. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.