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

Many people may not even be aware that they have the condition until they have experienced a fracture or had a bone density test, typically recommended because of risk factors such as age and menopause.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026

Regular consumption of the high-fibre, protein-packed snack is often linked to stronger immune systems, improved digestion, and greater bone density.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

Kennett, a former aircraft engineer and owner of a pilates studio, came up with the idea when he was working with a client recovering from cancer who had very low bone density.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

Despite trying a series of medications, his bone density continued to decline.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 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