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
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Some of these women may be at higher risk of developing postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Just one example: Girls need exercise as adolescents to boost bone health and prevent osteoporosis.
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—Maya Silver, NPR, 22 June 2024
Health considerations and related nutrient needs include: Bone health
Estrogen helps our bodies absorb calcium and deposit it in bone and teeth, so when estrogen levels fall, women are at greater risk for osteoporosis, fractures, falls, and poor dental health.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 19 June 2024
However, no recent trials examine lysine's effects in humans with osteoporosis.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
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Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Just one example: Girls need exercise as adolescents to boost bone health and prevent osteoporosis.
2.
—Maya Silver, NPR, 22 June 2024
Health considerations and related nutrient needs include: Bone health
Estrogen helps our bodies absorb calcium and deposit it in bone and teeth, so when estrogen levels fall, women are at greater risk for osteoporosis, fractures, falls, and poor dental health.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 19 June 2024
However, no recent trials examine lysine's effects in humans with osteoporosis.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
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“Osteoporosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteoporosis. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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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
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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
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