osteoporosis
US /ˌɑː.sti.oʊ.pəˈroʊ.sɪs/
UK /ˌɒs.ti.əʊ.pəˈrəʊ.sɪs/
名詞
骨質疏鬆症
a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
範例:
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Elderly people are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis.
老年人患骨質疏鬆症的風險更高。
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Regular exercise and a diet rich in calcium can help prevent osteoporosis.
定期鍛煉和富含鈣的飲食有助於預防骨質疏鬆症。