Bone age

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001428",
  "term": "Bone age",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measure of skeletal maturity determined by assessing the degree of ossification and development of bones, typically in the hand and wrist, using radiography. This age is compared to the chronological age to evaluate growth and development. The Greulich and Pyle atlas is a common reference for bone age assessment.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adult",
    "fetus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 731 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bone-age/"
}