Definition
absorptiometry
noun
- A medical technique that measures the absorption of radiation by body tissues to determine bone mineral density or body composition.
Usage: medical/technical; commonly used in diagnostic imaging
Examples
- The doctor ordered absorptiometry to assess the patient's bone health.
- Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is the gold standard for measuring bone density.
- Absorptiometry can detect early signs of osteoporosis before fractures occur.
- The radiologist used absorptiometry to monitor changes in the patient's skeletal structure over time.
- Athletes sometimes undergo absorptiometry to evaluate their body composition.