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Definition of Bone density
1. Noun. (medicine) Bone mineral density; a measure indicating the amount of mineral in bones, used to estimate the risk of osteoporosis or fractures. ¹
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Medical Definition of Bone density
1. Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. It can be measured using a special X-ray called a quantitative computed tomogram. (12 Dec 1998)