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bone mineral density

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bone density  
n.  A measurement corresponding to the mineral density of bone, used to diagnose osteopenia and osteoporosis. Also called bone mineral density.
bone mineral density  
n.  See bone density.
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bone mineral density n.
The mineral content in a given volume of bone, used as a measure of bony health and in the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

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