Bone Density
Synonyms
Bone Densities
Bone Mineral Content
Bone Mineral Contents
Bone Mineral Densities
Bone Mineral Density
Density, Bone
Density, Bone Mineral
The amount of mineral per square centimeter of BONE. This is the definition used in clinical practice. Actual bone density would be expressed in grams per milliliter. It is most frequently measured by X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY or TOMOGRAPHY, X RAY COMPUTED. Bone density is an important predictor for OSTEOPOROSIS.
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