osteoporosis

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  1. 2. medication class that inhibits osteoclasts, causing decreased bone loss and increased bone mass
  2. 5. surgical cutting of bone
  3. 6. reduced bone mass, deterioration of bone matrix, and diminished bone architectural strength
  4. 8. lysis of bone from inflammatory reaction against polyethylene particulate debris
  5. 9. acronym for scan used to diagnose osteoporosis by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
  6. 10. acronym for tool used to determine female fracture risk
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  1. 1. low bone mineral density
  2. 3. metabolic bone disease characterized by inadequate mineralization of bone
  3. 4. type of osteoporosis occurs in women after menopause
  4. 5. a bony outgrowth or protuberance; bone spur
  5. 7. type of osteoporosis resulting from medications or disease that affect bone metabolism, most often effects men