bone density

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-000859",
  "term": "bone density",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "The amount of mineral per square centimeter of bone. This is the definition used in clinical practice. Actual bone density would be expressed in grams per milliliter. It is most frequently measured by X-ray absorptiometry or tomography, X ray computed. Bone density is an important predictor for osteoporosis.",
  "synonyms": [
    "bone mineral content",
    "bone mineral density"
  ],
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "bones",
    "dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry",
    "bone metabolism",
    "bone health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "densidad ósea"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/bone-density/"
}