Definition (NCI_NCI-GLOSS)
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An imaging test that measures bone density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain volume of bone) by passing x-rays with two different energy levels through the bone. It is used to diagnose osteoporosis (decrease in bone mass and density).
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Definition (NCI)
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A technique for scanning bone and measuring bone mineral density (BMD). A DXA scanner produces 2 X-ray beams, each with different energy levels. One beam is high energy while the other is low energy. The amount of x-rays that pass through the bone is measured for each beam. This will vary depending on the thickness of the bone. Based on the difference between the 2 beams, the bone density can be measured.(MedicineNet.com)
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Definition (NCI_CDISC)
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A technique for scanning bone and measuring bone mineral density (BMD).
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Concepts |
Diagnostic Procedure
(T060)
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MSH |
D015502
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LNC |
LP133394-9 |
English |
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry, X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy, X Ray Absorptiometry, Dual Energy, DPX Absorptiometry, Absorptiometry, Dual X-Ray, Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual X Ray Absorptiometry, X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual, Absorptiometry, Dual X Ray, Absorptiometries, DPX, Absorptiometry, DPX, Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy X-Ray, Absorptiometry, Dual Energy X Ray, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, dxa, Dual X-ray Absorptiometry, Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, DXA SCAN, dual energy x-ray absorptiometric scan, DXA, bone mineral density scan, DEXA, dual x-ray absorptiometry, BMD scan, Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, DEXA scan |
Dutch |
dubbele energie röntgenfoto absorptiometrie, DEXA-scan, Röntgenabsorptiemetrie, Dual-energy |
French |
Absorptiométrie double énergie à rayons X, Examen par absorptiométrie à rayons X (DEXA), Absorptiométrie à rayons X en double énergie, Absorptiométrie à rayons X à double énergie, Absorptiométrie DEXA |
German |
DEXA-Scan, Dual-Energie Roentgen-Absorptiometrie, DEXA, DXA, Absorptiometrie, Dual-Röntgen-, Dual-Röntgenabsorptiometrie, Röntgenabsorptiometrie, Dual-Energie-, Absorptiometrie, Dual-Energie-Röntgen-, Absorptiometrie, Doppel-Röntgen-, Doppel-Röntgenabsorptiometrie |
Italian |
Mineralometria ossea a raggi X a doppia energia, Scansione DEXA, Assorbimetria a raggi X a doppia energia, Assorbimetria a doppio raggio X, Assorbimetria DPX |
Portuguese |
Scan da avaliação de absorção com Raio X de energia dupla, Avaliação de absorção com Raio X de energia dupla |
Spanish |
Absorciometría de rayos X de doble energía, Absorciometría por rayos X de doble energía |
Japanese |
二重エネルギーX線吸収法, DEXAスキャン, DEXAスキャン, ニジュウエネルギーXセンキュウシュウホウ |
Czech |
DEXA snímek, Rentgenová denzitometrie, rentgenová absorpční fotometrie s duální energií |
Hungarian |
DEXA vizsgálat, Kettős energiájú röntgen absorptiometria |
Norwegian |
Røntgenbasert absorpsjonsmetri, dobbeltenergi, Dobbeltenergirøntgenabsorpsjonsmetri |