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opacity

noun/əʊˈpæsəti/

B2CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

An area on an image that appears whiter than expected because it blocks more radiation.

A rounded opacity was noted in the right lower zone and warranted comparison with old films.

Topic: Radiography & imaging in Medical English

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