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osteopenia
This term describes a clinical state of reduced bone mass that serves as a precursor or warning sign for osteoporosis. It is used primarily in medical contexts to indicate a specific range of bone mineral density that is below the healthy average but above the threshold for a formal osteoporosis diagnosis.
As a medical condition referring to a systemic state of bone density, the term is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form in standard clinical usage, as it describes a physiological condition rather than a discrete object.
Meanings
Examples
The DXA scan results indicate that you have osteopenia.
I need to start weight bearing exercises to manage my osteopenia.
Osteopenia is often considered a precursor to osteoporosis.
Osteopenia is often considered a precursor to osteoporosis.
Does having osteopenia mean I will definitely develop osteoporosis later in life?
Does having osteopenia mean I will definitely develop osteoporosis later in life?
The doctor recommended a calcium supplement to address the patient's osteopenia.
Maybe if I change my diet now I can reverse this osteopenia.
Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of developing osteopenia.
Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of developing osteopenia.
We should monitor the bone density every two years to track the progression of the osteopenia.