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Bone Density

MESHD015519

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.

Synonyms

  • Bone Densities
  • Density, Bone
  • Bone Mineral Density
  • Bone Mineral Densities
  • Density, Bone Mineral
  • Bone Mineral Content
  • Bone Mineral Contents

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:14.450Z