A disease characterized by a loss of calcium in the bones and a resulting brittleness of the bones is called ______.

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Osteoporosis is a disease in which there is loss of calcium in the bones, leading to brittle bones that are at a greater risk of fracture. Scoliosis is a condition where the spine develops an abnormal sideways curvature. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye). Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints.

A Disease Characterized by a Loss of Calcium in the Bones