osteoporosis
/ˌɑstioʊpəˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which bones become weak, thin, and brittle, making them more likely to break.
- Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Osteoporosis is common in older adults, especially women after menopause.
- Her doctor diagnosed osteoporosis after she broke her wrist from a simple fall.