osteoporosis
dieNoundie Osteoporose
Word details
- German meaning
- Osteoporose ist eine Krankheit, bei der die Knochendichte abnimmt, was zu einem erhöhten Risiko von Knochenbrüchen führt.
- English meaning
- Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone density decreases, leading to an increased risk of fractures.
- Synonym
- Knochenschwund
- German example
- Osteoporose kann durch eine kalziumarme Ernährung begünstigt werden.
- English example
- Osteoporosis can be promoted by a diet low in calcium.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Osteoporose
- Plural Form
- die Osteoporosen
Related words
- Osteoporose
osteoporosis
- Knochenschwund
Bone loss, osteoporosis
- Bisphosphonat
Bisphosphonate
- Diphosphonat
Bisphosphonate
- Knochenmasse
Bone mass
- Knochendichte
bone density
- Knochenentkalkung
Osteoporosis, also known as bone decalcification, is a disease in which bone density decreases and bones become more fragile.
- Calcitonin
Calcitonin
- Strontiumranelat
Strontium ranelate is a medication used to treat osteoporosis.
Example sentences with “osteoporosis”
She suffers from osteoporosis. (Sie leidet an Osteoporose.)
Frequently asked questions
Is the term for osteoporosis the same?
Yes, it is 'die Osteoporose' in German.