bone mineral density

American  

[bohn min-er-uhl den-si-tee] / ˈboʊn ˌmɪn ər əl ˌdɛn sɪ ti /

noun

1. a measurement of the amount of calcium and other minerals in a segment of bone, a higher mineral content indicating a higher bone density and strength, used to detect osteoporosis or monitor its treatment.

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Etymology

Origin of bone mineral density

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Poor nutrition during these crucial years can lead to low bone mineral density and persistent stress fractures in adulthood.

From Washington Post

In one paper, they found that youngsters who participated in “high impact and multidirectional sports, including soccer and basketball, consistently had greater bone mineral density and enhanced bone mineral geometric properties compared with those who participated in repetitive lower impact sports such as distance running.”

From Washington Post

Women 65 and older should have a baseline bone mineral density test, according to the U.S.

From Washington Post

A study of menopausal women has found that sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with significantly increased low bone mineral density.

From New York Times

It is possible, for example, that lower bone mineral density may be associated with other conditions that influence sleep behavior.

From New York Times