hyperlucent

English

Etymology

From hyper- +‎ -lucent.

Adjective

hyperlucent (comparative more hyperlucent, superlative most hyperlucent)

1. (of an X-ray image) Less dense than normal
   • 2013 August 6, Suresh Chandran et al., “Lung herniation: an uncommon presentation of Poland's syndrome in a neonate at birth”, in BMJ Case Reports‎, volume 2013, →DOI:

     A roentgenogram of the chest revealed dextrocardia and hyperlucent left lung fields.

Related terms

• hyperlucency