bone density

American  

[bohn den-si-tee] / ˈboʊn ˌdɛn sɪ ti /

noun

• bone densities
  plural

1. the mineral density of a person's bones, or a measure of this density, usually determined by means of a radiological scan of an area of the body and expressed as mineral mass per unit volume of bone.

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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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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• bone-density
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• bone densities
  plural

Example Sentences

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bone density

In fact, the Portsmouth study found that bone density could not predict whether someone could float.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Balance training isn’t meant to replace regular exercise: the average adult still needs to do aerobic exercise for cardiovascular health, stretching for flexibility and strength training to build muscles and bone density.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Over time this leads to reduced bone density.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026

Results are usually given as a T-score, which compares a patient’s bone density to that of a healthy young adult.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026

“Make sure you take your calcium. Everything they say about bone density is true. I lost two inches in the last ten years of my life.”

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm