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futuristic

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on: Jul 11, 2018

Define dowager's hump..

Question 2

Bone loss that makes bones brittle and more likely to break is __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

cclemon1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An abnormal outward curvature of the vertebrae of the upper back.

Answer to Question 2

osteoporosis

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