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Osteopenia
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal bone mass or bone mineral density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain amount of bone). Osteopenia is a less severe form of bone loss than osteoporosis. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Decreased calcification or density of bone tissue. (NCI Thesaurus)
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