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BMD (bone mineral density)
BMD (bone mineral density) Abbreviation for bone mineral density and, the synonymous term, bone mass density.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Mineral
An inorganic compound needed by the body for good health, proper metabolic functioning, and disease prevention. Examples are calcium, magnesium, and iron.
Density
The amount of darkness or light in an area of a scan reflects the compactness and density of tissue. Differences in tissue density are the basis for CT and MR scans.
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BMD (bone mass density)
Abbreviation for bone mass density and the synonymous term, bone mineral density.
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BM
"Abbreviation for ""black male"" used by doctors as shorthand when jotting down the results of their physical examination."
BMD (bone mass density)
Abbreviation for bone mass density and the synonymous term, bone mineral density.
BMD (bone mineral density)
BMI
Body mass index.
BMJ
"The British Medical Journal. The BMJ states that it ""aims to help doctors everywhere practice better medicine and to influence the debate on health."" To achieve these aims (the BMJ) publishes original scientific studies, review and educational articles, and papers commenting on the clinical, scientific, social, political, and economic factors affecting health. "
BMP
Bone morphogenetic protein.
BMP2
Bone morphogenic protein 2.
BMPR1A
A gene located on chromosome 10 in band 10q22.3 that encodes bone morphogenic protein receptor 1A, a kinase receptor that is involved in bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling. Mutations in BMPR1A account for 25% to 40% of cases of juvenile polyposis, an autosomal dominant gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome in which patients are at risk for developing gastrointestinal cancers.
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