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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There are currently 10 names in this directory beginning with the letter B.
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BI-RADS
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System; a standard way to report findings related to breast imaging using a scale from 0 to 6
bibasilar atelectasis
decreased inflation of part of both lower lungs, which may vary from small (subsegmental) to large (collapse)
biliary ductal dilitation
enlarged bile ducts, which are tubes that carry fluid out of the liver
biopsy
removal of small amount of tissue from body part to test it for damage or disease
biventricular dilatation
enlargement of the lower chambers of the heart
bony mineralization
minerals (mostly calcium) in the bone; also known as bone mineral density
bowel thickening
inflammation or infection of the bowel
brain herniation
a shift of brain tissue to an abnormal location
brain infarction
a stroke; damaged tissue in the brain caused by a loss of oxygen in the area
breast calcification
a build up of calcium in breast tissue that is very common and usually not cancer

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