Osteoporosis postmenopausal
Definition: Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteoporosis Postmenopausal, post-menopausal osteoporosis, postmenopausal bone loss, post- menopausal osteoporosis, post menopausal bone loss
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