Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Definition

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.

Also identified as

• DOID 0060343 per MONDO