| dexamethasone |
A synthetic hormone that may be used to relieve some of the side-effects of cancer.
Ãâó: nydailynews.healthology.com/nydailynews/15836.htm
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| DEXA |
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry: currently the most accurate way of assessing bone mass by bone density scanning and thus predicting any risk of osteoporosis before fractures occur.
Ãâó: www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/glossary.htm
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| DEXA scan |
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry used to assess bone density to diagnose osteoporosis.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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| dexamethasone |
A high potency glucocorticoid, or steroid, which is used to decrease swelling and inflamation in the nervous system.
Ãâó: www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/medical_services/neuro/ms...
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| DEXA |
imaging technique that uses a very low dose of radiation to measure bone density for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Ãâó: www.holyname.org/health_information_resources/heal...
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