| DEXA |
dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. A precise instrument that uses the energy from very small doses of X-rays to determine bone mineral density (BMD) and to diagnose and follow the treatment of osteoporosis.
Ãâó: www.nutrabio.com/Definitions/definitions_d.htm
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| 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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| dexrazoxane |
A drug used to protect the heart from drugs used in cancer treatment. Also called Zinecard.
Ãâó: nydailynews.healthology.com/nydailynews/15836.htm
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| dexrazoxane |
A drug used to protect the heart from the toxic effects of anthracycline drugs such as doxorubicin. It belongs to the family of drugs called chemoprotective agents.
Ãâó: www.seniormag.com/conditions/cancer/cancerglossary...
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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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