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osteoporosis

Used for:

age related bone loss

Used for:

postmenopausal bone loss

See for:

bone loss

Broader Terms:

bone metabolism disorder

Narrower Terms:

bone disuse atrophy

Related Terms:

bone fracture

Related Terms:

osteopenia

Related Terms:

women's health

Scope Note:

loss of bone mass and strength due to nutritional, metabolic, or other factors, usually resulting in deformity or fracture; a major public health problem of the elderly, especially women.

Term Number:

2715-1636


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