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bone mineral density |
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bone mineral density A measurement of bone mass, expressed as the amount of mineral–in grams divided by the area scanned in cm2. See Bone densitometry. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Most important, trabecular bone mineral density was 31% higher in the trained limbs (distal tibia); no previous longitudinal study has demonstrated a bone-sparing effect of this magnitude. The DICOM OsteoGram enables a digital X-ray of a hand to be used to determine bone mineral density in order to screen for, diagnose and monitor osteoporosis, a thinning of the bones that can lead to fractures, especially in older women. Notably, the studies reveal no link between homocysteine levels and bone mineral density (BMD). |
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