Osteoporosis in Men Glossary of Terms
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Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBack pain: Pain felt in the low or upper back. Causes of pain in the low and upper back in... See the entire definition of Back painBone density: Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. It ca... See the entire definition of Bone densityBone mineral density: BMD, a measure of bone density, reflecting the strength of bones as ... See the entire definition of Bone mineral densityBroken hip: Fractured bone in the hip, a key health problem among the elderly, usually due... See the entire definition of Broken hipCalcitonin: A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers the levels of calcium and ... See the entire definition of CalcitoninCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic disease: A disease that persists for a long time. A chronic disease is one lasting... See the entire definition of Chronic diseaseConsultant: An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of con... See the entire definition of ConsultantDEXA: Dual energy X-ray absorptometry. See: DXA. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFDA: Food and Drug Administration. 
Food and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureHeparin: An anticoagulant (anti-clotting) medication. Heparin is useful in preventing thro... See the entire definition of HeparinHeredity: The genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to child. Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInformatics: The application of computers and statistics to the management of information.... See the entire definition of InformaticsInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLow testosterone: Abnormally low levels of the male sex hormone testosterone in the blood.... See the entire definition of Low testosteroneLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMenopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also... See the entire definition of MenopauseMolecule: The smallest unit of a substance that can exist alone and retain the character o... See the entire definition of MoleculeMortality: A fatal outcome or, in one word, death. The word "mortality" is derived from "m... See the entire definition of Mortality
Mortality rate: A death rate. There are a number of different types of mortality rates as,... See the entire definition of Mortality rateMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNasal: Having to do with the nose. NIH: National Institutes of Health. Nursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingOsteopenia: Mild thinning of the bone mass. Osteopenia represents a low bone mass and is n... See the entire definition of OsteopeniaOsteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParathyroid hormone: See Parathormone. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPostmenopausal: After menopause, the period of time after a woman has experienced 12 conse... See the entire definition of PostmenopausalPosture: The carriage of the body as a whole, the attitude of the body, or the position of... See the entire definition of PostureResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceRheumatologist: A specialist in the non-surgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, espec... See the entire definition of RheumatologistRheumatology: A subspecialty of internal medicine that involves the nonsurgical evaluation... See the entire definition of Rheumatology
Scan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSpine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachTestosterone: A "male hormone" -- a sex hormone produced by the testes that encourages th... See the entire definition of TestosteroneTestosterone replacement therapy: The practice of giving testosterone to treat conditions... See the entire definition of Testosterone replacement therapyTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVitamin D: A steroid vitamin which promotes the intestinal absorption and metabolism of ca... See the entire definition of Vitamin DWrist: The part of the hand that is nearest the forearm and consists of the carpal bones a... See the entire definition of WristX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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