(こつみつど)

こつみつど
noun
bone density
healthbody-internal
1. bone density, bone mineral density
The amount of mineral content in bones, used as a measure of bone strength. Low bone density is associated with osteoporosis and increased fracture risk.
骨密度(こつみつど)測定(そくてい)する
To measure bone density.
Bone density tends to decrease with age.
Regular exercise and calcium intake are said to be effective in maintaining bone density.

A compound of (こつ) (bone) and 密度(みつど) (density). A common health and medical term, especially relevant to discussions of aging, women's health, and 骨粗鬆症(こつそしょうしょう) (osteoporosis).

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Related words

  • 骨粗鬆症(こつそしょうしょう): osteoporosis — a condition where bones become weak and brittle due to low density
  • 骨折(こっせつ): bone fracture — a common result of low bone density
  • カルシウム: calcium — the key mineral for bone strength