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hyperattenuating

hyperattenuating adjective: that attenuates more than normally.

Adjective

hyperattenuating (not comparable)

  1. That attenuates more than normally.
    • 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.2015 August 21, “Sensitivity and Specificity of Double-Track Sign in the Detection of Transverse Sinus Stenosis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin of hyperattenuating

From hyper- + attenuating.

Questions about hyperattenuating

What does hyperattenuating mean?
Hyperattenuating means that attenuates more than normally.
What part of speech is hyperattenuating?
Hyperattenuating is an adjective.

Words near hyperattenuating in the dictionary

  1. hyperasthesia
  2. hyperathletic
  3. hyperattention
  4. hyperattentive
  5. hyperattenuated
  6. hyperattenuating
  7. hyperattenuation
  8. hyperattenuations
  9. hyperatticism
  10. hyperatticisms
  11. hyperauthentic

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