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DXA
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DXA See DEXA. A means of measuring bone density to detect osteoporosis.
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DEXA
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. A means of measuring bone density to detect osteoporosis.
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.
Osteoporosis
Break-down or disintegration of bone, resulting in diminished and porous bone mass. Osteoporosis can result from cancer (including breast cancer) that has spread to the bones), some cancer therapies, and estrogen deficiency (estrogen is an important participant in maintaining bone). Osteoporosis can cause pain, deformity (especially of the spine), pathologic fractures (fractures caused by weakened bone), or traumatic fractures (for example, wrist or hip fracture from a fall).
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Disc prolapse
Condition in which an intervertebral disc is damaged and some of it protrudes. May cause sciatica if it does so in the vicinity of a major nerve in the spine.
DISH
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Florid new bone formation at entheses results in spinal stiffness. May be confused with ankylosing spondylitis. (Forestier's disease, Ankylosing hyperostosis)
DMARD
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug.
Dowager's hump
Severe thoracic kyphosis in an elderly lady with osteoporosis.
Duypuytrens contracture
Fixed flexion deformity of finger(s) due to thickening, nodularity and contracture of palmar aponeurosis.
DXA
Doctor search
Device allowing the public to find a specific medical doctor within the introduced parameters, normally online.
Denavir
A cream used in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).
Deseril
A medicine used in the treatment of migraines. Based on methysergide and produced by Novartis.
Desferal
A medicine used in the treatment of acute iron intoxication.
Dexacidin
A medicine used in the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
DEXA
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. A means of measuring bone density to detect osteoporosis.
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.
Osteoporosis
Break-down or disintegration of bone, resulting in diminished and porous bone mass. Osteoporosis can result from cancer (including breast cancer) that has spread to the bones), some cancer therapies, and estrogen deficiency (estrogen is an important participant in maintaining bone). Osteoporosis can cause pain, deformity (especially of the spine), pathologic fractures (fractures caused by weakened bone), or traumatic fractures (for example, wrist or hip fracture from a fall).
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PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Disc prolapse
Condition in which an intervertebral disc is damaged and some of it protrudes. May cause sciatica if it does so in the vicinity of a major nerve in the spine.
DISH
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Florid new bone formation at entheses results in spinal stiffness. May be confused with ankylosing spondylitis. (Forestier's disease, Ankylosing hyperostosis)
DMARD
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug.
Dowager's hump
Severe thoracic kyphosis in an elderly lady with osteoporosis.
Duypuytrens contracture
Fixed flexion deformity of finger(s) due to thickening, nodularity and contracture of palmar aponeurosis.
DXA
Doctor search
Device allowing the public to find a specific medical doctor within the introduced parameters, normally online.
Denavir
A cream used in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).
Deseril
A medicine used in the treatment of migraines. Based on methysergide and produced by Novartis.
Desferal
A medicine used in the treatment of acute iron intoxication.
Dexacidin
A medicine used in the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
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