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 7 names in this directory beginning with the letter F.
F
fat stranding
increased fluid in fatty tissue
FDG
fluorodeoxyglucose, a type of radiotracer often used for PET imaging; acts like glucose
FDG avid
an area in the body that absorbs fluorodeoxyglucose; used to describe how cells that use glucose change quickly
fibroglandular tissue
breast tissue that includes glands and ducts that make milk
fibrosis
abnormal build up of connective tissue
fluoroscopy
a type of imaging that takes X-rays in real time (like a video) to help a radiologist see inside the body
free fluid
build up of fluid in the abdomen or pelvis; also known as free intraperitoneal fluid, free intra-abdominal fluid or ascites

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