It is often used in medical terms to describe conditions where bone, tissue, or other structures become abnormally porous, weak, or brittle.
Here are some examples:
* Osteoporosis: A condition where bones become weak and brittle due to loss of bone density.
* Odontoporosis: A condition where teeth become porous and weak.
* Atroporosis: A condition where the skin becomes thin and fragile due to loss of collagen.
The suffix "-porosis" is derived from the Greek word "poros," meaning "pore" or "passage."