Imaging & Radiology · Medical Imaging · Medium
Hypoechoic
Meaning: Describes tissue reflecting fewer ultrasound waves than its surroundings, appearing darker grey on the scan.
In practice: A hypoechoic nodule with irregular margins in the thyroid was referred for biopsy.
Word parts
- hypo- means below or less than normal
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