Osteoporosis & Osteopenia: Medications. Medications specifically for the treatment of fragile bones were introduced in the mid-1990s. Prior to this, estrogen replacement therapy was the only viable option for prevention and treatment. Due to concerns regarding estrogen replacement safety, these medications have become even more important.
verb (used with object), expiated, expiating. 1. to atone for; make amends or reparation for: to expiate one's crimes. Origin of expiate. Latin. 1585-1595. 1585-95; < Latin expiÄtus (past participle of expiÄre to atone for, make good), equivalent to ex- ex-1 + piÄ(re) to propitiate (see pious) + -tus past participle suffix.
Excise is defined as a tax charged on certain items or goods. A tax charged on cigarettes is an example of an excise tax. To excise is defined as to cut out surgically. When a tumor is surgically cut out, this is an example of excise.