Definitions for "Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry"
A type of X-ray that is used to measure the mass of bone. May be used to provide evidence of osteoporosis (where there is loss of bone mass).
A test in which x-rays are used to measure bone density and produce an image of the bone; the preferred means of osteoporosis testing.
imaging technique that uses a very low dose of radiation to measure bone density for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.