French word

ostéoporose

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔsteopoʁoz/

Meaning

  • feminine nounosteoporosis

Example

Ma grand-mère souffre d'ostéoporose.

My grandmother has osteoporosis.

Illustration for ostéoporose (osteoporosis)

More examples

Pour prévenir l'ostéoporose, elle fait de la marche chaque jour.

To prevent osteoporosis, she walks every day.

Core concept

A porous inner bone structure with less supporting material, making the whole bone fragile and easier to break.

Common phrases

  • prévenir l'ostéoporose

    prevent osteoporosis

  • suivre un traitement pour l'ostéoporose

    undergo treatment for osteoporosis

Similar words

fracture: A crack or break in a bone caused by force or weakened bone.
os: The hard tissue that supports the body and forms the skeleton.
ménopause: The stage when ovarian function declines and menstruation stops.
calcium: A mineral needed to build strong bones and teeth.

Definition in French

Affection des os marquée par une perte de densité osseuse qui rend les os plus fragiles et favorise les fractures, surtout chez les personnes âgées.

Word origin

The medical term combines ostéo-, from Greek osteon meaning "bone," with -porose, referring to porosity or a porous structure.

Usage tips

  • Ostéoporose is feminine, so it takes une, while the singular article elides before the vowel in l'ostéoporose.

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