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Bone Density
Bone Mineral Content | Bone Mineral Density | Bone Densities | Bone Mineral Contents | Bone Mineral Densities | 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 photon absorptiometry or x-ray computed tomography. |
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