Definition
A condition, usually seen in people who are elderly, which is marked by increased porosity or weakness of the bones. The condition becomes apparent when the osteoporosis has progressed to the stage at which a bone fractures in a situation that would not normally damage the skeleton.
URL Name
YF-3000-5880
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.5880
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-5880
Use References
Brittle Bone Disease
Publication Status
Online