noun
a method for measuring the density of an object by determining its ability to absorb radiation or sound waves
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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is commonly used to measure bone mineral density.
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My doctor recommended getting a bone density scan using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
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I had to go for a bone check-up with that fancy X-ray machine that measures bone density.
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Her ability to absorb information was like a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry machine, precise and detailed.