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Bone Density

Medical Definition: 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 photon absorptiometry or x-ray computed tomography.
Also Called: Bone Mineral Content
Previously Indexed: Bone and Bones (1966-1989)

Bone Density Medical Definitions and Terms

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