bone density

Scientific  

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.

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Example Sentences

A trainer is an advocate for your health, helping to reshape your body — and by extension, your life — whether the goal is strength-building, weight loss, bone density, flexibility, better balance or cardiovascular stamina.

From Los Angeles Times

But kickboxing, he says, is “the ultimate conditioning because every kick you throw, your core is engaged. Your cardio gets strong; it’s good for building bone density. And it’s just fun.”

From Los Angeles Times

The added skeletal muscle mass not only helps with posture, but with metabolism, bone density and regulating hormones, he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Zielinski said UnitedHealth’s pharmacy arm also sent him excessive supplies of a once-a-month tablet to increase bone density and an inhaler that he uses only occasionally to relieve symptoms of a lung disease.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We could see people losing bone density and muscle mass and that's where we may see some problems in the future," she said.

From BBC