adjective
- relating to or affected by osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become weak and brittle
Usage: medical
Examples
- The elderly patient had osteoporotic bones that were prone to fractures.
- Regular exercise can help prevent osteoporotic changes in bone density.
- The doctor recommended calcium supplements for her osteoporotic condition.
- X-rays revealed osteoporotic vertebrae in the spine.
- Osteoporotic fractures are common in postmenopausal women.
- The medication was designed to strengthen osteoporotic bone tissue.