hyperlucent

English

Etymology

hyper- +‎ lucent

Adjective

hyperlucent (comparative more hyperlucent, superlative most hyperlucent)

  1. (of an X-ray image) Less dense than normal
    • 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:
      A roentgenogram of the chest revealed dextrocardia and hyperlucent left lung fields.
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