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Bone Density Calcium
A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone. Your health care provider uses this test, along with other risk factors, to predict your risk of bone fractures in the future and detect
Alternative Names
BMD test; Bone density test; Bone densitometry; DEXA scan; DXA; Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry; p-DEXA
How the test is performed
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Calcium and bones
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Bone mineral density test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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