An imaging test that measures bone density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain volume of bone) by passing x-rays with two different energy levels through the bone. It is used to diagnose osteoporosis (decrease in bone mass and density). Also called BMD scan, bone mineral density scan, DEXA scan, dual energy x-ray absorptiometric scan...
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dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.
Dual x-ray absorptiometry; a 2-dimensional measure of bone density.
Dual x-ray absorptiometry; a 2-dimensional measure of bone density.
Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.
DEXA: Dual energy X-ray absorptometry. See: DXA.
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry