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Definition of Bone density

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Bone density: Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. The most widely recognized BMD test is called a central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, or central DXA test.