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radiotransparent

[ rey-dee-oh-trans-pair-uhnt, -par- ]
/ ˌreɪ di oʊ trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /

noun

transparent to radiation; invisible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy (opposed to radiopaque).

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Origin of radiotransparent

radio- + transparent

OTHER WORDS FROM radiotransparent

ra·di·o·trans·par·en·cy, noun

Words nearby radiotransparent

radiothon, radiothorium, radiotoxemia, radiotoxic, radiotracer, radiotransparent, radiotropic, radio tube, radio valve, radiovision, radio wave
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Medical definitions for radiotransparent

radiotransparent
[ rā′dē-ō-trăns-pâr′ənt ]

adj.

Allowing transmission of radiant energy.
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