osteoporosis
CEFR: C1
A pathological condition characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue.
Synonyms
- bone mineral density loss
- brittle bone disease
Common Collocations
- suffer from osteoporosis
- risk of osteoporosis
- prevent osteoporosis
Example Sentence
Unlike humans who suffer osteoporosis after prolonged immobility, hibernating bears preserve complete bone density.