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Hypodense
Meaning: Appearing darker than surrounding tissue on CT, indicating low density such as oedema or infarction.
In practice: A hypodense area in the brain on CT suggests an ischaemic stroke or oedema.
Word parts
- hypo- means below or less than normal
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Which word means: Enlargement of the liver detectable clinically and confirmed on ultrasound or CT.
Answer: Hepatomegaly
Which word means: Appearing brighter than surrounding tissue on CT, indicating high density such as fresh blood or calcium.
Answer: Hyperdense
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