ISCD Glossary Of Terms - Definitions Flashcards

1
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BMD

A

Bone mineral density

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DXA

A

Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry

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3
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LSC

A

Least significant change

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4
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NHANES III

A

Third National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey

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5
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PA

A

Posterior anterior

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6
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pDXA

A

Peripheral DXA

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7
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pQCT

A

Peripheral quantitative computed tomography

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8
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QC

A

Quality control

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9
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QCT

A

Quantitative computerized tomography

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10
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QUS

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Quantitative ultrasound

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11
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ROI

A

Region of interest

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12
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SSI

A

Strain strength index

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13
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TBLH

A

Total body less head

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14
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VFA

A

Vertebral fracture assessment

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15
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vBMD

A

Volumetric BMD

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16
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WHO

A

World health organization

17
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DISH

A

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis

18
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BMC

A

Bone mineral content