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definition: reduction in bone mass, change in bone microarchitecture, and imbalance between bone formation and reabsorption
osteoporosis is defined as mean bone mineral density - 2.5 SD or more
causes of osteoporosis
estrogen deficiency
multifactorial
disuse
diet
drugs, particularly corticosteroids
idiopathic
chronic illness
neoplasms, malignancies
bone mass
max is approximately 10 years after cessation of linear growth
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