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Absorptiometry
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Absorptiometry Radiological technique for measuring bone density. e.g. dual photon densitometry - DXA.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Density
The amount of darkness or light in an area of a scan reflects the compactness and density of tissue. Differences in tissue density are the basis for CT and MR scans.
DXA
See DEXA. A means of measuring bone density to detect osteoporosis.
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Absorption
The way nutrients from food move from the small intestine into the cells in the body.
Absorption spectrum
The relationship between the wavelength of light striking a pigment and how strongly the light is absorbed.
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ANUG
An acronym for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, commonly known as trench mouth or Vincent's disease, aggravated by stress and/or smoking.
Apex
The tip of the root of a tooth.
Apicoectomy
Surgical removal of the root tip to treat a dead tooth
Arch
Describes the alignment of the upper or lower teeth.
Attrition
Loss of structure due to natural wear.
Absorptiometry
ACE
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme. May find increased level in serum in sarcoidosis.
Achilles tendonitis
Inflammation of the achilles tendon - causing swelling and tenderness at the lower end of the calf to the heel.
Achondroplasia
An inherited form of short-limbed dwarfism.
Acrocyanosis
Cyanotic changes occurring at the extremities (blue discolouration on exposure to cold).
Acrosclerosis
Skin changes at the extremities typical of scleroderma.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Density
The amount of darkness or light in an area of a scan reflects the compactness and density of tissue. Differences in tissue density are the basis for CT and MR scans.
DXA
See DEXA. A means of measuring bone density to detect osteoporosis.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Absorption
The way nutrients from food move from the small intestine into the cells in the body.
Absorption spectrum
The relationship between the wavelength of light striking a pigment and how strongly the light is absorbed.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
ANUG
An acronym for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, commonly known as trench mouth or Vincent's disease, aggravated by stress and/or smoking.
Apex
The tip of the root of a tooth.
Apicoectomy
Surgical removal of the root tip to treat a dead tooth
Arch
Describes the alignment of the upper or lower teeth.
Attrition
Loss of structure due to natural wear.
Absorptiometry
ACE
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme. May find increased level in serum in sarcoidosis.
Achilles tendonitis
Inflammation of the achilles tendon - causing swelling and tenderness at the lower end of the calf to the heel.
Achondroplasia
An inherited form of short-limbed dwarfism.
Acrocyanosis
Cyanotic changes occurring at the extremities (blue discolouration on exposure to cold).
Acrosclerosis
Skin changes at the extremities typical of scleroderma.
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