HealthSeptember 6, 2026

dexa

DEK-suh

Definition

A type of medical imaging scan that measures bone density and body composition, specifically used in this context to determine fat distribution throughout the body.

Etymology

DEXA is an acronym for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. It originated in the mid-1980s as a medical technique to measure bone mineral density using two different X-ray beams.

In the news

The article identifies the DEXA scan as a precise diagnostic tool that helps healthcare providers assess where fat is stored, which is more informative than BMI alone for understanding metabolic health.

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