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 3 names in this directory beginning with the letter W.
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wall thickening
inflammation or infection of the wall of a hollow organ, such as the intestines or bladder
white matter hyperintensity
change in brain tissue that appears brighter than nearby tissue on an image; very common and due to many causes including age
white matter hypodensity
change in brain tissue that appears darker than nearby tissue on an image; very common and due to many causes including age

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