Phenomena and Processes

Bone Density

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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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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7 entry terms
  • Bone Mineral Density
  • Bone Densities
  • Bone Mineral Densities
  • Density, Bone
  • Density, Bone Mineral
  • Bone Mineral Content
  • Bone Mineral Contents

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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90

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  • Bone and Bones (1966-1989)

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  1. G11.427.100w

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WE 202

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bone Density. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015519. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015519
  2. Bone Density. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_density
  3. Bone Density. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2304401