Bone mineral density
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Bone mineral density
Bone mineral density (BMD) is a measurement of the concentration in bone of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphate) that are vital for strong bones. A high bone mineral density indicates above-average amounts of calcium and phosphates in the bones, while a below-normal bone mineral density can indicate a loss of bone mass, possibly from osteopenia or osteoporosis.
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| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Editor | Maria Essig |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatrics |
| Last Updated | September 23, 2008 |
| Last updated: | September 23, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatrics |
| Editors: | Maria Essig, Tracy Landauer |
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