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.
Osteoporosis Overview. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones.If you have osteoporosis, you have an increased risk for fractured bones (broken bones), particularly in the hip, spine, and wrist.steoporosis Overview. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones.