dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
noun
du·al-en·er·gy X-ray absorptiometry
ˈdü(-ə)l-ˈe-nər-jē- 
also ˈdyü-əl-
variants
or dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
: absorptiometry in which the density or mass of a material (such as bone) is measured by comparing the material's absorption of X-rays of two different energies and which is used especially for determining the mineral content of bone
—abbreviation DEXA, DXA
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In that study of over 18,000 adults, researchers also looked at BMI and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measurements.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 June 2024
Participants’ bone mineral density (BMD) scores were measured through an imaging technique known as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA); they were also given a trabecular bone score (TBS) which assesses bone quality independently of BMD.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 2 Aug. 2024
For the study, the researchers also had dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measurements, a gold standard for body composition that measured fat mass and lean mass in each of the youths.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 June 2024
Researchers then found each person’s body fat percentage via a body scan called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and used a model to identify obesity based on body fat.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 12 June 2024
The Chinese researchers used dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA scan) to measure abdominal and whole-body fat mass and also looked at BMI and waist circumference in nearly 9,700 participants aged 20 to 59 years old.
—Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
Researchers measured whole-body, total hip, femoral neck, and lumbar spine bone mineral density at enrollment and followed up during year one, year three, and year six using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, also known as a DEXA scan.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Well, 27 Feb. 2023
All women over 65 and postmenopausal women under 65 who have additional risk factors like yours should be screened with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2021
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 June 2024
Participants’ bone mineral density (BMD) scores were measured through an imaging technique known as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA); they were also given a trabecular bone score (TBS) which assesses bone quality independently of BMD.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 2 Aug. 2024
For the study, the researchers also had dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measurements, a gold standard for body composition that measured fat mass and lean mass in each of the youths.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 June 2024
Researchers then found each person’s body fat percentage via a body scan called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and used a model to identify obesity based on body fat.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 12 June 2024
The Chinese researchers used dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA scan) to measure abdominal and whole-body fat mass and also looked at BMI and waist circumference in nearly 9,700 participants aged 20 to 59 years old.
—Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
Researchers measured whole-body, total hip, femoral neck, and lumbar spine bone mineral density at enrollment and followed up during year one, year three, and year six using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, also known as a DEXA scan.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Well, 27 Feb. 2023
All women over 65 and postmenopausal women under 65 who have additional risk factors like yours should be screened with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2021
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dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
noun
du·al-energy X-ray absorptiometry
ˈd(y)ü-əl-
: absorptiometry in which the density or mass of a material (such as bone or fat) is measured by comparing the material's absorption of X-rays of two different energies and which is used especially for determining the mineral content and density of bone
A medical exam ascertained bone density by using dual-energy X- ray absorptiometry (DXA), a standard method of assessing the extent of osteoporosis.—Mari N. Jensen, Science News
—abbreviation DEXA, DXA
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