osteoporosis
名詞
UK/ˌɒs.ti.əʊ.pəˈrəʊ.sɪs/
US/ˌɑː.sti.oʊ.pəˈroʊ.sɪs/
定義 osteoporosis 名詞
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A medical condition characterized by weakened bones that are prone to fracture.
骨質疏鬆（症）
Prolonged calcium deficiency can contribute to osteoporosis.
長期缺鈣可能導致骨質疏鬆症。
The doctor recommended she get a bone density test to check for the risk of osteoporosis.
醫生建議她做骨密度測試以檢查骨質疏鬆症的風險。
Osteoporosis is often diagnosed in older adults, particularly among women.
骨質疏鬆症通常在老年人中診斷出來，尤其是女性。