Concept information
Preferred term
Bone Density
Type
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mesh:Descriptor
Definition
- 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.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Bone Mineral Density
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
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Densité minérale osseuse
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DMO (Densité Minérale Osseuse)
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-JNSSC1Z3-2
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