bone density

1. A measurement corresponding to the mineral density of bone, expressed as mineral mass per unit volume of bone and usually assessed by a radiologic scan of the lower spine or hip. Bone density measurements are used to diagnose and monitor osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

Example Sentences

Not long after I was finally diagnosed, my doctor ordered a bone density scan.

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Later studies showed that only gaining weight and the return of natural menstruation help improve bone density.

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This leaves people with a history of anorexia and reduced bone density like me at high risk for fractures.

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I always thought there was a bone density test or something to be able to get in.

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But what women did see was a positive correlation between drinking and bone density if they consumed low-alcohol beer.

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