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How do you spell Osteoporosis?

Correct spelling

osteoporosis

Remember: osteo (bone) + poros (pore) + osis (condition) - bones with pores

Why is osteoporosis spelled this way?

From Greek osteon (bone) + poros (passage, pore). Bones becoming porous. Four syllables of Greek roots — the double-o pattern (osteo...osis) confuses spellers.

Common misspellings of osteoporosis

osteoporousosteopeorosisosteoparosisosteoperosis

Example

Regular weight-bearing exercise can help prevent osteoporosis in older adults.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell osteoporosis?+
The correct spelling is "osteoporosis". Remember: osteo (bone) + poros (pore) + osis (condition) - bones with pores
Is it osteoporous or osteoporosis?+
The correct spelling is "osteoporosis", not "osteoporous".

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