Decrease, loss, or removal of the mineral constituents of bones. Temporary loss of bone mineral content is especially associated with space flight, weightlessness, and extended immobilization. OSTEOPOROSIS is permanent, includes reduction of total bone mass, and is associated with increased rate of fractures. CALCIFICATION, PHYSIOLOGIC is the process of bone remineralizing. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed; Nicogossian, Space Physiology and Medicine, 2d ed, pp327-33)

Annotation

do not confuse with BONE DEMINERALIZATION TECHNIQUE

DUI

D018488 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0027730

Previous indexing

Bone and Bones (1966-1994); Bone Diseases (1966-1994)

History note

95

Public note

95