Definition: Reduction of bone mass without alteration in the composition of bone, leading to fractures. Primary osteoporosis can be of two major types: postmenopausal osteoporosis (OSTEOPOROSIS, POSTMENOPAUSAL) and age-related or senile osteoporosis.
Other names Senile Osteoporosis; Osteoporosis, Senile; Osteoporosis, Post-Traumatic; Osteoporosis, Age-Related; Bone Loss, Age-Related; Age-Related Osteoporosis; Senile Osteoporoses; Post-Traumatic Osteoporosis; Post-Traumatic Osteoporoses; Osteoporosis, Post Traumatic; Osteoporosis, Age Related; Osteoporoses, Senile; Osteoporoses, Age-Related; Osteoporoses; Bone Losses, Age-Related; Bone Loss, Age Related; Age-Related Osteoporoses; Age-Related Bone Losses; Age-Related Bone Loss; Age Related Osteoporosis