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Quantitative ultrasound is a cheaper but less accurate alternative to the standard technique of measuring this quantity. Drugs used to increase this quantity include alendronate (15[1])and zoledronate. (15[1])Age, (15[1])height, weight, (15[1])TBS, and this quantity (15[1])are the main inputs of the FRAX tool. Jean Lobstein described a condition in which this quantity is low that often results in blue sclerae. Since sex hormones increase this quantity, a decrease in this quantity is a common side effect of (*) puberty blockers and androgen deprivation therapy. This quantity is typically measured with DEXA scans. Inability to form type I collagen (10[1])leads to this quantity being low in a condition partially called ■END■

ANSWER: bone density [or bone mineral density; or BMD; prompt on density]
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Andrew WangBHSU ReFantazioThat Feeling When Knee Surgery Is in Five Days2415
Billy BusseBHSU RebirthClown Senpais2615
Annabelle YangWashUClown Squad2715
Adam FineThe Love Song of J Alfred PrufRock and Roll All Nite (and Party Every Day)Northeast by Northwestern2915
Andrew UllspergerMusic to Help You Stop Smokinghawk two of3315
Michael HundiingWho is the Colleen Hoover of the Zulus?Notre Dame9510

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2024 ARGOS @ McMaster11/17/2024Y5100%40%0%75.20
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