Ontological Term Details

Compound
CDB004862 (Homocysteine)
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
A disorder characterized by reduced bone mass, with a decrease in cortical thickness and in the number and size of the trabeculae of cancellous bone (but normal chemical composition), resulting in increased fracture incidence. (nci ctcae).
Parent Term
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Parent Definition
Any disorder (non-neoplastic or neoplastic) that affects muscles, bones and other connective tissue.
Synonyms
  • Porous bones
  • Other Compounds Mapped to 'Osteoporosis'
  • CDB004862 (Homocysteine)
  • References