absorptiometry
noun
ab·sorp·ti·om·e·try
əb-ˌsȯrp-shē-ˈä-mə-trē 
-ˌzȯrp-
: measurement of the amount of radiation absorbed (as by living tissue) especially to determine density compare dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
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In each study, bone density was measured at the spine and the hip using Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DEXA scan.
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Christina Jewett, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2022
Get a bone density test Several technologies measure bone density, but dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, known as DEXA, is the most common.
—Sheryl Jean, Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2020
Victoria’s results: 23.4% Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is typically used to measure bone density, but can be used to examine muscle and fat, too.
—Sarah Klein, Health.com, 20 July 2017
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Christina Jewett, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2022
Get a bone density test Several technologies measure bone density, but dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, known as DEXA, is the most common.
—Sheryl Jean, Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2020
Victoria’s results: 23.4% Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is typically used to measure bone density, but can be used to examine muscle and fat, too.
—Sarah Klein, Health.com, 20 July 2017
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absorptiometry
noun
ab·sorp·ti·om·e·try
-ˈäm-ə-trē
plural absorptiometries
: the use of an absorptiometer to determine the amount of radiation absorbed (as by living tissue) see dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, dual photon absorptiometry, single photon absorptiometry
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