radiolucency
/ˌreɪdioʊˈluːsənsi/
noun
- The property of allowing X-rays or other radiation to pass through easily, appearing dark on an X-ray image.
- The dentist noted the radiolucency around the tooth root, suggesting an infection.
- A dark area on the film indicates high radiolucency, meaning the material is less dense.
- The radiolucency of the lung tissue helps doctors see air-filled spaces on a chest X-ray.
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