Osteoporose

osteoporosis

noun os-te-o-po-RO-ze Rare

Origin: from Greek osteon + poros

Usage Note

Osteoporose is a disease of reduced bone density leading to fragile bones. It is common in older women and is treated with calcium, vitamin D and sometimes bisphosphonates.

Examples

"Bei ihrer Mutter wurde Osteoporose festgestellt, weshalb sie jetzt Kalzium nimmt."

Natural Translation

Her mother was diagnosed with osteoporosis, so she now takes calcium.

Literal Translation

With her mother was osteoporosis established, therefore she now takes calcium.

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