Which imaging technique is used to diagnose osteoporosis?

A. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C. Positron emission tomography (PET)
D. Computed tomography (CT)
E. Ultrasound


A. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

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