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Isodense
Meaning: Describes a structure on CT having the same density as surrounding tissue, making it hard to distinguish.
In practice: A subacute subdural haematoma can be isodense to brain and easily missed on CT.
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Which word means: A type of radiation used to image dense structures like bone.
Answer: Xray
Which word means: Describes an area appearing brighter than surrounding tissue on an MRI sequence.
Answer: Hyperintense
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