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What does soft tissue density mean?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Soft tissue density: means that something has the xray attenuation characteristics of soft tissue(for example, an internal organ), as opposed to the density of bone, air, fat, or metal. It is a non specific term.

Answered 7/16/2019

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