osteoporosis

//ˌɒs.ti.əʊ.pəˈɹəʊ.sɪs//
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Noun

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A medical condition in which the bones become weak and brittle due to loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, deficiency of calcium or vitamin D, or aging.

My grandmother was diagnosed with osteoporosis after she fractured her hip.

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