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What it means
On a bone density scanBONE DEN-sih-tee SKANA low-dose x-ray test that measures how much mineral is in the bones, usually at the hip and lower spine.Full entry , osteopenia is a T-score between −1.0 and −2.5. It is common with aging, especially in women after menopause. It does not cause symptoms, but it raises the risk of fractures and can progress to osteoporosisos-tee-oh-puh-ROH-sisA condition in which bones lose density and become thin, weak and easy to break.oste/o bonepor/o pore, small opening-osis abnormal conditionFull entry .
For the nurse
Teach calcium and vitamin D intake, weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol and fall prevention.
At a glance
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Related terms
osteoporosis
A condition in which bones lose density and become thin, weak and easy to break.
oste/o
A word root that means bone.
-penia
A word ending that means a lack or too few.
bone density scan
A low-dose x-ray test that measures how much mineral is in the bones, usually at the hip and lower spine.
bone density
The amount of mineral, mostly calcium, packed into a given area of bone, which reflects how strong the bone is.