lucency
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A lighter area on an X-ray that shows body tissue is less dense
- noun
- /ˈluːsənsi/
- Specialized
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lucidez
- He pointed out the lucency in the lung image, which could indicate a fluid accumulation.
Examples
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The doctor noted a significant area of lucency on the X-ray that indicated a possible fracture.
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On the radiograph, you can see the lucency surrounding the tumor, which suggests it is less dense than the normal tissue.
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Stresses at the articulation surface occurring between the tibial and femoral components (tibiofemoral forces) are a major factor in generating wear and radiographic lucency.
Academic text (2006)
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Etymology
Lucency comes from the Latin root luc- meaning 'light' or 'to shine'. In an X-ray, a lucency is a lighter area where the rays pass more easily, so it looks 'light' compared with denser parts.