radiotransparent

[ rey-dee-oh-trans-pair-uh nt, -par- ]

/ ˌreɪ di oʊ trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /

noun

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

Nearby words

radiothon, radiothorium, radiotoxemia, radiotoxic, radiotracer, radiotransparent, radiotropic, radiovision, radisectomy, radish, radisson

Compare radiolucent.

Origin of radiotransparent

radio- + transparent

Related forms

ra·di·o·trans·par·en·cy, noun

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Medicine definitions for radiotransparent

radiotransparent

[ rā′dē-ō-trăns-pâr′ənt ]

adj.

Allowing transmission of radiant energy.

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