骨密度

骨密度是指骨组织骨矿物质英语Bone mineral的数量,具体是指每一体积骨组织中的骨矿物质的质量。骨密度在临床上被用作诊断骨质疏松和预测骨折风险的间接指标。低骨密度与骨折之间存在着统计学上的联系[1][2]

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