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May 24, 2013

Osteoporosis Glossary of Terms

The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Osteoporosis article.

Absorb: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Absorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acetaminophen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Achalasia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adjacent: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aging: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aluminum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Amenorrhea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

American Medical Association: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anorexia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antibody: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antiestrogen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Arms: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Arthritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Back pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Biliary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bisphosphonate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood clots: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bone density: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bone mineral density: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Breathing: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bypass: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Caffeine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Calcitonin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Calcium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Celiac sprue: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chemotherapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chest: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Chest X-ray: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cholesterol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cirrhosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Collagen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Complication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Compression: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Compression fracture: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Constipation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cortisone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Deep vein thrombosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

DEXA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diagnosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Duodenitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Dysphagia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Embolism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophageal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophagitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophagus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Essential: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Estrogen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Family history: See the definition from MedTerms.com

FDA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Forearm: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fracture: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastroesophageal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastroesophageal reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastrointestinal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Genetic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genetics: See the definition from MedTerms.com

GERD: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gland: See the definition from MedTerms.com

HDL: See the definition from MedTerms.com

HDL cholesterol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart attack: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heartburn: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heparin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

High blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hip fracture: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hormone therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Hot flashes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hyperparathyroidism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypertension: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypocalcemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypogonadism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hysterectomy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Injure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Injury: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Institute of Medicine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intervention: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intractable: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Iron: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Joint: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Kidney: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Kyphoplasty: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Kyphosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

LDL cholesterol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Leg: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Liver: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Low testosterone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lungs: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Magnesium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Malabsorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Medical history: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Menopause: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Menstrual: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Metabolism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mouth: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Nasal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nausea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nursing: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nursing home: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nutrition: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obesity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Osteomalacia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Osteopenia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Osteoporosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ounce: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Parathyroid gland: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Parathyroid hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pneumonia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Postmenopausal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnancy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prescription: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Progesterone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prognosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Protein: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Public health: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pulmonary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pulmonary embolism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Quality of life: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Radiation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rash: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Receptor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrent: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Resorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Respiratory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rheumatoid arthritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Runny nose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Scan: See the definition from MedTerms.com

SERM: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Skeletal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Skeleton: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Spinal cord: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Spine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Steroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stomach: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stress: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stricture: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Stroke: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Symptom: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Testosterone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Thrombosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Thyroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Thyroid gland: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Thyroid hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Trauma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tylenol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ulceration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Urine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Uterine cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Uterine lining: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Uterus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Vein: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vertebra: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vertebrae: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vertebroplasty: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin D: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamins: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Weight loss: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Wrist: See the definition from MedTerms.com

X-ray: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Yogurt: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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