A significant loss of bone mass and bone density results in the condition of
A)osteopetrosis.
B)osteochondritis dissecans.
C)osteoporosis.
D)osteoid osteoma.

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Osteoporosis is characterized by a significant loss of bone mass and bone density, leading to fragile bones that are prone to fractures. Osteopetrosis, on the other hand, is a rare condition characterized by excess bone density and mass, while osteochondritis dissecans refers to a joint problem where a piece of cartilage and the underlying bone detach from the joint. Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor.

A Significant Loss of Bone Mass and Bone Density Results