Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Formation into a spicule or spicules.
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Examples
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It will show cysts, fibroadenomas, and spiculation really well, but calcifications are a huge entity to leave out of the picture, and globally, I just don't think US is there yet, no matter how much cheaper it is than MR or how much it has improved.
What is the Role for Breast Sonogram? aka TBTAM 2008
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The database contains 1018 CT scans and a total of 7371 identified lung nodules, as well as the radiologists 'markings of the larger nodules' outlines and characteristics, including subtlety, spiculation, solidity and margin.
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