DXA
Noun
Meaning
DXA (uncountable)
Initialism of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
Examples
A notable accomplishment was the use of DXA, a real-time satellite-based online graphic radio log web page that allowed anyone anywhere with a browser to see the radio activity.
A dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a test that measures bone strength.
Among QCT's disadvantages: it requires a high radiation dose compared to DXA, CT scanners are large and expensive, and because its practice has been less standardized than BMD, its results are more operator-dependent.
Dual-energy X-ray Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
The drug achieved significant positive improvement on a scale called CGI-I and in the reduction of body fat mass measured by DXA scan.
Peripheral QCT has been introduced to improve upon the limitations of DXA and QCT.