single-energy X-ray absorptiometry

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single-energy X-ray absorptiometry

A bone density scan used to assess the mineral content of bone in a workup for osteoporosis, using a single X-ray beam to estimate the bone density of certain bones. SXA is not used as common as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
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Standardization was performed daily by scanning a Hologic anthropomorphic phantom (for DXA) and a manufacturer-supplied forearm phantom (for SXA).
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* Single- or dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (SXA or DXA)
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