PATHOLOGIC BONE DEMINERALIZATION
\pˌaθəlˈɒd͡ʒɪk bˈə͡ʊn dˌɛmɪnəɹəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən], \pˌaθəlˈɒdʒɪk bˈəʊn dˌɛmɪnəɹəlaɪzˈeɪʃən], \p_ˌa_θ_ə_l_ˈɒ_dʒ_ɪ_k b_ˈəʊ_n d_ˌɛ_m_ɪ_n_ə_ɹ_ə_l_aɪ_z_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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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)
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- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.