English Explanatory Dictionary

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

Synonyms

DEXA DXA

Derived words

DEXA DXA
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