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osteoporosis

Pronunciation: [ˌɑː.sti.oʊ.pəˈrɔː.sɪs]

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Learn how to use osteoporosis in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “health”

(noun) a medical condition where bones become weak and fragile. This means the bones can break easily, like if you drop something. It often happens to older people.

Example

My grandmother takes medicine to help prevent osteoporosis.

Example

He doesn't have osteoporosis, so his bones are strong and healthy.

Example

What can someone do to prevent osteoporosis as they get older?

How to pronounce osteoporosis

Pronunciation: [ˌɑː.sti.oʊ.pəˈrɔː.sɪs]

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