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absorptiometer [əb‚sȯrp·tē′ä·məd·ər] (analytical chemistry) An instrument equipped with a filter system or other simple dispersing system to measure the absorption of nearly monochromatic radiation in the visible range by a gas or a liquid, and so determine the concentration of the absorbing constituents in the gas or liquid. A device for regulating the thickness of a liquid in spectrophotometry. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans can
provide data on regional body composition, and abdominal computed
tomography (CT) scan slices provide quantifiable data on subcutaneous
and visceral fat. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was performed to assess
fracture site bone mineral content (BMC, in grams).
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is a noninvasive method to assess body
fat mass, body fat-free mass, and bone mineral mass and density for
skeletal maturity. |
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