Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteoporosis?

A. osteo (bone) + por (pore) + osis (condition) = bone pore condition (loss of bone density)
B. osteo (bone) + por (deficiency) + osis (condition) = bone deficiency condition
C. osteo (bone) + por (nourishment) + osis (condition) = poor bone nourishment
D. osteo (bone) + por (pus) + osis (condition) = pus in the bone
E. osteo (bone) + por (disease) + osis (condition) = bone disease


Answer: A

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