Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \deficient, thinner than average bone density\? osteomalacia osteoporosis osteopenia osteomyelitis

Explanation:

Osteopenia is defined as bone density that is lower than average but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Osteomalacia refers to softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis is severe bone loss, and osteomyelitis is bone infection.

Answer:

osteopenia