Mercer /mer-cer/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Mercer) is pronounced MER-ser. It is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Mercer is storekeeper.Occupational name.ercer has 1 variant: Merce. Mercer is an uncommonly occurring first name for males but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#949 out of 150436, Top 1%).
Osteoporosis is a common disease that weakens bones. As bones weaken, your risk of sudden and unexpected fractures increases. Osteopenia is the forerunner of osteoporosis. It is a silent but destructive condition that robs bones during a woman's -- even a young woman's -- most productive time.No matter what your age or sex, osteoporosis and osteopenia can affect you.steopenia is the forerunner of osteoporosis. It is a silent but destructive condition that robs bones during a woman's -- even a young woman's -- most productive time. No matter what your age or sex, osteoporosis and osteopenia can affect you.
What is Osteoporosis and Definition. Osteoporosis is a condition of diminished BONE DENSITY (the extent of mineralization of the bones). Though some loss of mineralization is a normal process of aging, osteoporosis represents an accelerated loss that causes health problems.Osteoporosis weakens the BONE structure; increases the risk for FRACTURE; and may result in bone deformities, particularly of the spine.RAY shows a characteristic porous structure to the bones, demonstrating the loss of mineral content and bone mass. Bone density tests such as DEXA scan can detect demineralization before fracture occurs. Doctors use a scale of relative percentage of bone loss to measure the severity of osteoporosis.