bone mineral density

American  

[bohn min-er-uhl den-si-tee] / ˈboʊn ˌmɪn ər əl ˌdɛn sɪ ti /

noun

1. a measurement of the amount of calcium and other minerals in a segment of bone, a higher mineral content indicating a higher bone density and strength, used to detect osteoporosis or monitor its treatment.

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Etymology

Origin of bone mineral density

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

If there is a bright side to the trial results, it’s that the studies achieved their secondary endpoints of improvements in bone mineral density.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

It works though: A 2015 study showed that consistent resistance training over six months led to significant improvements in bone mineral density in the lumbar spine, particularly in postmenopausal women.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2025

We hit peak bone mineral density in our late teens and early 20s, when our body has grown to full size and our metabolism is working its best.

From Salon • May 1, 2024

On a six-month journey, the astronauts that went up there lost 1.5 percent of their bone mineral density per month.

From Scientific American • Nov. 9, 2023

Adding some muscle also improves physical fitness and bone mineral density and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injury.

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2023