radiolucent

adjective

ra·dio·lu·cent ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈlü-sᵊnt

: partly or wholly permeable to radiation

radiolucent tissues

radiolucency

ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē

noun

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radiolucent was in 1917

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“Radiolucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiolucent. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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radiolucent

adjective

ra·dio·lu·cent -ˈlüs-ᵊnt

: partly or wholly permeable to radiation and especially X-rays compare radiopaque

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