radiolucent

radiolucent definition - medical

ra·di·o·lu·cent (rāˌdē-ō-lo͞oˈsənt)

adjective
Characterized by allowing passage of x-rays or other radiation; not radiopaque.

Related Forms:

  • raˌdi·o·luˈcen·cy noun

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