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How do osteopenia and osteoporosis differ based on their word parts?
Osteopenia and osteoporosis differ in their word parts primarily through the prefixes used. 'Osteopenia' includes 'penia,' which means deficiency, indicating a lower than normal bone density. In contrast, 'osteoporosis' uses 'porosis,' meaning porous, which refers to a condition where bones become more porous and fragile due to significant loss of bone density.
Key points
- Osteopenia means a deficiency in bone density.
- Osteoporosis indicates a condition of porous bones.
- The prefix 'penia' in osteopenia signifies deficiency.
- The prefix 'porosis' in osteoporosis signifies porosity.
Source:Medical Terminology for Health Professions by Ann Ehrlich,Carol L. Schroeder,Laura Ehrlich,Katrina A. Schroeder· The Nervous System and Mental Health· p. 92–96
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