The World Health Organization has defined normal bone density as greater than 833 mg/cm².A woman with a bone density of 675 mg/cm² would be described as having: A) osteoplasiA. B) osteoporosis. C) osteopenia. D) osteomalacia.

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Osteopenia is a condition where bone density is lower than normal, but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. A bone density of 675 mg/cm² falls within the range of osteopenia. Osteomalacia is a condition where the bones become soft due to a lack of vitamin D, whereas osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become weak and brittle, making them more prone to fractures. Osteoplasia is not a recognized medical term in this context.

The World Health Organization Has Defined Normal Bone Density as Greater