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Osteoporosis is the scientific name... it is Latin with two parts- "Osteo" meaning bone (as in ossification) and "-porosis" refering to the pores or loss of density of the bone.
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Is osteoporosis a common result of hyperthyroidism?
Yes, osteoporosis is often a result of hyperthyroidism.
What disease is caused by the loss of bone calcium?
Calcium does much for the body, but the common answer for that is osteoporosis
What is known as decrease in bone density?
Osteoporosis is the name for low bone density.
What are some common exercises for relieving the symptoms of osteoporosis?
You can still stay active even if you have osteoporosis. To relieve osteoporosis, you may want to do weight lifting, hiking, running, and even stair climbing.
What is the main complication of osteoporosis?
Having osteoporosis with progressively weaken your bones, making it brittle and predisposing one to fracture. This is especially common in post-menopausal women.
Disorder eating amenorrhea osteoporosis have in common?
Osteoporosis ... bone density may decrease, but may not yet have dropped below her age-matched normal range.
What is bone problems called?
Common bone problem is Osteoporosis, osteoartheritis etc.
What are the most common diseases in older people?
Osteoporosis.
What are the common ailments of skeletal system?
arthritis, lordosis, khyphosis, bone cancer, osteoporosis,
How did osteoporosis get its name?
Osteoporosis means thin bones. "osteo" means bone plus "poro" means holes plus "sis" means process.
What is the name of a bone condition usually found in postmenopausal woman?
osteoporosis.
What are the types of osteoporosis?
There are a few types of osteoporosis that include degenerative osteoporosis. Other forms of osteoporosis include primary and secondary osteoporosis.
