호르몬 변화나 칼슘 및 비타민 D 부족으로 인해 뼈 조직이 소실되어 뼈가 약해지고 부러지기 쉬운 상태가 되는 질환.
A medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
예문:
"The patient was diagnosed with osteoporosis after a routine bone density scan."
"Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are known risk factors for osteoporosis."
"A diet rich in dairy products and leafy greens can help mitigate the effects of osteoporosis."