Mesh term Osteoporosis
Browse to parent terms:Bone Diseases, Metabolic
Description
Reduction of bone mass without alteration in the composition of bone, leading to fractures. Primary osteoporosis can be of two major types: postmenopausal osteoporosis (OSTEOPOROSIS, POSTMENOPAUSAL) and age-related or senile osteoporosis.Browse to child terms:
Female Athlete Triad Syndrome
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
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