NALT

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bone density

Topic

The amount of mineral per square centimeter of bone. This is the definition used in clinical practice. Actual bone density would be expressed in grams per milliliter. It is most frequently measured by X-ray absorptiometry or tomography, X ray computed. Bone density is an important predictor for osteoporosis.

bones

bone mineral content
bone mineral density

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

5393

español

densidad ósea

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18495

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Creado 1/19/06, última modificación 7/29/20