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photon absorptiometry
Used for:
dual photon absorptiometry
Used for:
dual photon x ray absorptiometry
Used for:
single photon absorptiometry
See for:
DEXA
See for:
DXA
Broader Terms:
radiography
Related Terms:
bone density
Scope Note:
method of in vivo bone densitometry based on transmission of high energy photons, typically utilizing an I-125 source and NaI scintillation detector; newer, dual photon methods overcome variance due to differences in surrounding fat and other soft tissue.
Term Number:
4000-0289
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