radiolucent
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ra·dio·lu·cent

adjective \ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈlü-sənt\

Definition of RADIOLUCENT

: partly or wholly permeable to radiation <radiolucent tissues>
ra·dio·lu·cen·cy \-sən(t)-sē\ noun

First Known Use of RADIOLUCENT

1917

ra·dio·lu·cent

adjective \-ˈlüs-ənt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RADIOLUCENT

: partly or wholly permeable to radiation and especially X-rays—compare radiopaque

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