Bone Density

Synonyms

Bone Densities

Bone Mineral Content

Bone Mineral Contents

Bone Mineral Densities

Bone Mineral Density

Density, Bone

Density, Bone Mineral

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.