hypoechoic

Adjective

Meaning

hypoechoic (comparative more hypoechoic, superlative most hypoechoic)

Of low echogenicity.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Tendon fibers appear hyperechoic (bright) when the transducer is perpendicular to the tendon, but can appear hypoechoic (darker) when the transducer is angled obliquely. Source: Internet

The IUD is surrounded by a hypoechoic (dark) foreign-body granuloma Perforation: Very rarely, the IUD can move through the wall of the uterus. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hypoecho hypoechogenic hypoechogenicity hypoechoicism hypoechoicity hypoelastic