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📋Overview
Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and deterioration of bone microarchitecture, leading to increased bone fragility and risk of fractures. It is the preferred modern term; older or related terms include 'porous bone disease.'
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0029456ICD-10-CM
M81.0
MeSH
D010024
SNOMED CT (US)
64859006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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