Osteoporosis is
A) bone inflammation that often results from bacterial infection.
B) a disease in adults, especially women, characterized by a reduced amount of bone matrix.
C) a disease in adults characterized by softening of bones resulting from calcium depletion.
D) a disease in children characterized by soft, bowed, and swollen bones.
E) a group of genetic disorders producing very brittle bones that are easily fractured; this occurs because of insufficient collagen development.

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Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone density and mass, often leading to fragile bones that are more prone to fractures. It is particularly common in postmenopausal women due to hormonal changes that affect bone density.

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