osteoporosis
Pronunciation: [ˌɑː.sti.oʊ.pəˈrɔː.sɪs]
Word
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.
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My grandmother takes medicine to help prevent osteoporosis.
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He doesn't have osteoporosis, so his bones are strong and healthy.
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What can someone do to prevent osteoporosis as they get older?
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