A description of bone mass and is diminished in osteoporosis. Bone density has also been seen to be diminished in hormone deficiency syndromes, particularly oestrogen depletion.
Bone density is the mass per unit volume of bone under specified conditions of pressure and temperature.
measure of the mass of bone in relation to its volume to determine the risk of developing osteoporosis.
Refers to the density and strength of bones.
The volume of calcium and minerals within the bone tissue
The ratio of bone mass to volume, indicating bone compactness. Bone density increases rapidly through adolescence, more slowly until age 35 and then plateaus and declines. Bone density is measured most frequently in the spine, hip, wrist, forearm and/or heel for the detection and diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Bone density is measured by the amount of mineral in bones. Loss of mineral matter in the bone is one of several factors that can make the bones more brittle, which can lead to osteoporosis. Bone density is measured by a test called dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Soundness of the bones within the body, low density can be a result of osteoporosis.
A measure of the amount of calcium contained in a certain volume of bone. Calcium gives bones their strength and helps keep them from breaking. Bone density measurements may be used to diagnose osteoporosis, to see how well osteoporosis treatments are working, and to figure out how likely the bones are to break. Also called bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mass.
Also, known as "bone mineral density." The degree of strength of the inside of the bones.
Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. It can be measured using a special x-ray called a quantitative computed tomogram.
Bone density is a medical term referring to the amount of matter per cubic centimeter of bones. It is measured by a procedure called densitometry, often performed in the radiology departments of hospitals or clinics. The measurement is painless and non-invasive and involves minimal radiation exposure.
