glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
An osteoporosis caused by chronic glucocorticoid use. Glucocorticoids impair the replication, differentiation and function of osteoblasts and induce the apoptosis of mature osteoblasts and osteocytes; the also favor osteoclastogenesis leading to an increase in bone resorption.
MONDO:0024651
corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
is_a