A measure of the amount of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone. BMD measurements are used to diagnose osteoporosis (a condition marked by decreased bone mass), to see how well osteoporosis treatments are working, and to predict how likely the bones are to break. Low BMD can occur in patients treated for c... Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=B
The BMD is a Soviet infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) designed for airborne forces to give them increased mobility and firepower when on the ground behind enemy lines. The BMD was based on the BMP-1 and entered service in 1970. The BMD is manned by a crew of three and carries four passengers. Armaments consist of a 73 mm gun, one coaxial 7.62 mm mach... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/FAFVB.HTM