Radiology Terminology Flashcards
1
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Radiolucent
A
Dark pattern, Air
Normal Lungs
2
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Radiodense/Opacity
A
White patters, Solid, Fluid
Normal for bones, Organs
3
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Intiltrate
A
Any Ill-defined Radiodensity
Atelectasis
4
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Consilidation
A
Solid white area
Pneumonia/Plural effusion
5
Q
Hyperlucency
A
Extra pulmonary air
COPD, asthma attack, Pneumothorax
6
Q
Vascular Markings
A
Lymphatics, vessels, lung tissue
increased with CHF, Absent with pneumothorax
7
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Diffuse
A
Spread throughout
Atelectasis, pneumonia
8
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Opaque
A
Fluid, solid
Consolidation