单词 | bone density |
释义 | > as lemmasbone density bone density n. the amount of mineralized material in an area of a bone, as visualized or measured by various radiological techniques.Measurement of bone density is used esp. in the investigation of osteoporosis and other disorders of bone. ΚΠ 1907 E. H. Nichols in W. W. Keen Surgery II. 21 The areas of increased bone density seldom show on exploratory incision any evidences which increase our ability to make a definite clinical diagnosis. 1983 Washington Post (Nexis) 25 Mar. c3 Estrogen prevents other hormones from adversely affecting bone density. 2009 Independent 27 Jan. (Life section) 12/2 Walking..can also improve our bone density, because it is a weight-bearing activity. < as lemmas |
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