Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Synonyms: DEXA scan
Abbreviations: DEXA
Definition:
(ab-SORP-tee-AW-meh-tree) It measures bone mineral density (BMD) that includes the hip and spine, compared to Single Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (SXA) that measures only the wrist or heel bone.
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