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radiolucent

radiolucent

1 9.9
Material or tissue that X-rays pass through and that looks dark on an X-ray image
  • adjective
  • /ˌreɪdiəˈluːsənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiolúcido
  • In the imaging report, the radiolucent lesions were identified as non-cancerous growths.

Examples

  • The multiple physes (which are radiolucent on X-ray) and unossified epiphyses in young children can make fracture identification quite difficult (Eiff & Hatch, 2003).

    Academic text (2006)

  • It was radiolucent centrally, with a peripheral radiopacity due to calcium deposits around its margin.

    Academic text (1996)

  • This type of COF is radiolucent.

    Academic text (2006)

  • COF can manifest in a radiolucent, radiopaque, or mixed form depending on the amount of mineralized tissue that is present.

    Academic text (2006)

  • A radiolucent object appears dark on an X-ray, indicating that it allows radiation to pass through easily.

  • The dentist noted a radiolucent area on the patient's X-ray, suggesting a possible cavity.

Antonyms

radiopaque
  • Specialized
9.4

An object that does not let X-rays pass through and looks white on an X-ray

How Radiolucent

radiolucent
  • Specialized
1 9.9
radiopaque
  • Specialized
9.4

Surface Forms

radiolucent positive

Morphology

radiolucent = lucent (semi-transparent) = radio + lucent + radio

Formally analyzable as 'radio-' + 'lucent', but 'radio' usually denotes broadcasting and 'lucent' is rare; the meaning is technical (medical) and only partially guessable by general learners.

Etymology

Radiolucent comes from radio- meaning 'ray' and -lucent meaning 'letting light through', like in translucent. So, a radiolucent material 'lets rays through' and appears dark on an X-ray.