Hyperattenuating

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    That attenuates more than normally. not-comparable

    "However, cord sign on non-contrast CT has been considered to be low sensitivity and specificity in detection of CVST, because flowing venous blood generally appears to be mildly hyperattenuating, especially in children and young adults."

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"However, cord sign on non-contrast CT has been considered to be low sensitivity and specificity in detection of CVST, because flowing venous blood generally appears to be mildly hyperattenuating, especially in children and young adults."

Etymology

From hyper- + attenuating.

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