osteoporotic
/ˌɑstioʊpəˈrɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle.
- A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D can help prevent osteoporotic bone loss.
- Osteoporotic changes in the spine can cause a hunched posture in older adults.
- The doctor explained that her osteoporotic bones were at higher risk for fractures.