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.