radiopacity
/ˌreɪdioʊˈpæsəti/
noun
- The property of a material that prevents X-rays or other radiation from passing through, making it appear white or bright on a radiograph.
- The dentist checked the radiopacity of the filling to ensure it would show up clearly on X-rays.
- Metal implants have high radiopacity, which helps doctors see their exact position in the body.
- The radiopacity of the stone made it easy to locate on the patient's kidney X-ray.
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