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DEXA

DEXA is the acronym of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

Meaning of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

Noun

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (uncountable)

  1. A method of measuring bone mineral density utilising the absorption from two X-ray beams with different energy levels aimed at a bone and subtracting the soft tissue absorption.
    Synonyms:
    DEXA, DXA

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What is DEXA the acronym of?
DEXA is the acronym of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

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