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

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Example Sentences

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bone density

The benefits of GLP-1s extend far beyond weight loss, although we are still in uncharted territory when it comes to the lifestyle changes that should accommodate rapid weight loss, including building strength and bone density.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 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

It’s estimated that more than 500,000 fractures occur annually in the UK due to low bone density.

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

“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

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