hyperlucent en · ADJ
Etymology
From hyper- + -lucent.
Meanings
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(of an X-ray image) Less dense than normal
A roentgenogram of the chest revealed dextrocardia and hyperlucent left lung fields.
2013 August 6, Suresh Chandran et al., “Lung herniation: an uncommon presentation of Poland's syndrome in a neonate at birth”, in BMJ Case Reports, volume 2013, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most hyperlucent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more hyperlucent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |