Preferred Label : opacity;
Definition : Radiographs and CT scans.—Opacity refers to any area that preferentially attenuates
the x-ray beam and therefore appears more opaque than the surrounding area. It is
a nonspecific term that does not indicate the size or pathologic nature of the abnormality.
(See also parenchymal opacification, ground-glass opacity.) [Fleischner Society];
Source : Fleischner Society;
Origin ID : RID28530;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Radiographs and CT scans.—Opacity refers to any area that preferentially attenuates
the x-ray beam and therefore appears more opaque than the surrounding area. It is
a nonspecific term that does not indicate the size or pathologic nature of the abnormality.
(See also parenchymal opacification, ground-glass opacity.) [Fleischner Society]
