1. The measurement of the density of a substance or material, especially using specialized instruments or techniques.
Usage: technical; commonly used in medical and scientific contexts
2. A diagnostic technique that measures bone mineral density to assess bone health and detect osteoporosis.
Usage: medical; often abbreviated as DXA or DEXA when referring to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

Examples

• The patient underwent densitometry to evaluate her risk for osteoporosis.
• Densitometry is a standard screening tool for older adults.
• The lab uses advanced densitometry equipment to measure material properties.
• Bone densitometry results help doctors determine if medication is needed.
• Densitometry can detect changes in bone density over time.