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A bone density scan, also known as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), is not typically classified as a part of nuclear medicine. Instead, it is a radiographic technique that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone density and assess the risk of fractures. Nuclear medicine primarily involves the use of radioactive materials for diagnostic imaging and treatment, such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). While both fields involve imaging, they utilize different technologies and principles.

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