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radiolucent
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radiolucent [¦rād·ē·ō′lüs·ənt]
(electromagnetism)
Transparent to x-rays and radio waves.


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As these types of lesions may be the first sign of the malign diseases, dental practionars should be aware of the condition and histopathological examination must be performed especially in periapical radiolucencies with ill-defined borders.
The patterns of the radiolucencies seen may be linear, curvilinear, small bubbles, or collections of larger cysts.
Under the heading "Radiological Categorisation," it describes the following: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * root resorption, * inter- and peri-radicular radiopacities, * well-circumscribed radiolucencies, * multilocular radiolucencies, * poorly defined radiolucent lesions, * radiolucent lesions as presentations of disseminated disease, * generalized radiolucencies, * radiolucent lesions with radiopacities, * benign and malignant conditions.
 
 
 
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