radiolucent
Lets radiation through
Radiolucent describes materials or tissues that allow X-rays to pass through, appearing dark on radiographic images.
Bone is radiopaque (blocks X-rays, appears white), while air and soft tissue are radiolucent.
The radiolucent area suggested a cyst rather than solid tumor.
The term is primarily medical, used in interpreting X-rays and CT scans.
Diagnostic imaging using X-rays
- fluoroscopyContinuous X-ray video imaging
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- mammographyBreast cancer screening X-ray
- tomographyImaging via cross-sections
contrast · film · density · transmission · absorption · exposure · projection · detector
Capable of being molded
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
- woodTree-derived building material
aluminum · fiberglass · polymers · composites · polycarbonate · cassette · splint · backboard
radiography
Diagnostic imaging using X-rays
- fluoroscopyContinuous X-ray video imaging
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- mammographyBreast cancer screening X-ray
tomography · contrast · film · density · transmission · absorption · exposure · projection · detector · screen
plastic
Capable of being molded
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
wood · aluminum · fiberglass · polymers · composites · polycarbonate · cassette · splint · backboard · table
soft tissue
Non-rigid body structures
air · gas · fluid · bowel · organ · fascia · adipose · interstitial
radiolucentradiopaque
Impenetrable to radiation
radio-opaque · calcified · dense · mineralized · ossified
radiolucentradiopaque
Impenetrable to radiation
radio-opaque · opaque · dense · impenetrable · absorptive
radiate, illuminate, radiation, translucent, radius, radiology, lucent, radiograph, radiographs