Osteoporosis Definition & Meaning

osteoporosis
noun
  1. abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women

"Osteoporosis" in song lyrics

See how osteoporosis is used in real songs:

  • "My poems corroding bones like osteoporosis"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Beyonder, Virtuoso — Be Alert
  • "Corrodin' bones like osteoporosis"
    Virtuoso f/ Esoteric, Mr.Lif — Orion's Belt
  • "you can feel it in your bones like osteoporosis"

Usage tips for "osteoporosis"

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