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osteoporosis

Definition: (OSS-tee-oh-pa-ROW-sis) Often misspelled as osteopErosis, it is a condition that is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile. (CNet) A bone mineral density (BMD) test is often used to measure possible bone loss.

For more information: See bone mineral density (BMD) for more references.


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