densitometry
/ˌdɛnsɪˈtɑmətri/
noun
- The measurement of how dense or dark a material is, especially in medical imaging (like bone density scans) or photography.
- The doctor ordered a bone densitometry to check for osteoporosis.
- In photography, densitometry helps determine the exposure levels of film.
- Densitometry is used in radiology to measure the density of tissues in the body.