The results of the bone densitometry test show that Alaina Smith has abnormal thinning of bone due to postmenopausal ________
A) osteomyelitis
B) osteoporosis
C) osteomalacia
D) osteoarthritis
B
Explanation: A) Osteomyelitis is not a disease that specifically occurs after menopause.
B) Correct! Oste/o- means "bone" and por/o- means "small openings."
C) Osteomalacia is not a disease that specifically occurs after menopause.
D) Osteoarthritis is not a disease that specifically occurs after menopause.
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