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bone mineral density
[ bohn min-er-uhl den-si-tee ]
noun
- a measurement of the amount of calcium and other minerals in a segment of bone, a higher mineral content indicating a higher bone density and strength, used to detect osteoporosis or monitor its treatment.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bone mineral density1
First recorded in 1965–70
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Example Sentences
If you zero in on a single risk factor like bone mineral density, you’re not going to get a very useful gauge of injury risk.
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