Definition

Describing a condition related to a disease that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with osteoporotic bones after reviewing her X-rays.

Conversation

Did you know that my grandmother has osteoporotic bones?

Oh no, that sounds serious! What does that mean for her?

It means she needs to be extra careful to avoid falls.

I can imagine; I hope she stays safe and gets the care she needs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Osteoporotic → It is formed from "osteo-" (from Greek "osteon", meaning bone) and "porotic" (from Greek "poros", meaning passage or pore). The word describes a condition characterized by porous bones, indicating a loss of bone density.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bone' ('osteo-') having 'pores' ('porotic') — this helps you remember that osteoporotic refers to a condition where bones become porous.

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