A bone disease characterized by brittleness of the bones that leads them to become susceptible to fractures is ______.

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Osteoporosis is the bone disease characterized by brittleness of bones that leads them to become susceptible to fractures. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. Scoliosis is a spinal disorder characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine. Addison's disease is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone.

A Bone Disease Characterized by Brittleness of the Bones That