After your imaging exam, a radiologist reads the images and reports what they see to your referring doctor. You can use this dictionary to look up words in your report.

Enter a word in the search bar or look it up by letter. This dictionary is for educational purposes only. It should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Please talk to the doctor who ordered your exam if you have any questions about your report.

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All | A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T U W
There are currently 13 names in this directory beginning with the letter A.
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abnormal
when tissue on an image doesn't have an expected or typical appearance; may or may not be signs of disease or injury
abnormal enhancement
an increase in the flow of fluids and other small molecules through the walls of a blood vessel in response to inflammation or tumor; appears as a bright area on an image
abscess
build up of pus
adenopathy
abnormally enlarged lymph nodes
amyloidosis
build up of a type of abnormal proteins in an organ
aneurysm
abnormal enlargement of a blood vessel
anomaly
anatomy that is different from what is usually seen
architectural distortion
an area on a mammogram that shows breast tissue changes without an underlying visible mass
ascites
fluid in the space between the liver, intestines and other organs in the stomach area; also known as free fluid
aspiration
using suction to take cells or fluid out of the body; can also mean inhaling fluid, food or other material into the lung
atelectasis
decreased inflation of part of the lung, which may vary from small (subsegmental) to large (collapse)
atrophy
the state of being smaller than previous size
avid foci
areas in the body that absorb radiotracer

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