Question

what is the medical term for the abnormal condition of marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity?
○ a. arthropathy
○ b. ankylosis
○ c. osteoporosis
○ d. osteomalacia

Explanation:

• Option a: Arthropathy refers to any disease of the joints, not related to bone density loss.
• Option b: Ankylosis is the stiffening or fusion of a joint, not about bone density.
• Option c: Osteoporosis is defined as a condition with reduced bone density and increased bone porosity, matching the description.
• Option d: Osteomalacia is the softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency or other factors, different from the described condition.

Answer:

c. osteoporosis