n. a condition of brittle and fragile bones caused by loss of bony tissue, esp. as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
[ OSTEO- + Gk poros passage, pore ]
n. a condition of brittle and fragile bones caused by loss of bony tissue, esp. as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
[ OSTEO- + Gk poros passage, pore ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012