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dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry noun: 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.

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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Questions about dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

What does dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry mean?
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry means 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.
What part of speech is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry?
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is a noun.

Words near dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in the dictionary

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  3. dual-coding theory
  4. dual-edged sword
  5. dual-edged swords
  6. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
  7. dual-exceptional
  8. dual-frequency
  9. dual-lens reflex
  10. dual-mode
  11. dual-ported

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