Radiology Imaging Terms

noun a mass of tissue formed by an abnormal growth of cells; may be benign or malignant

• The doctor discovered a malignant tumor during the patient's routine check-up.
• They found a tumor in his lung, but they think they caught it early.
• Dude, did you hear about Sarah's tumor? It's like, totally scary.
• The tumor of corruption within the company was finally exposed and dealt with.

noun a medical term referring to the inflammation of the gallbladder

• The patient was diagnosed with acute cholecystitis and was scheduled for surgery.
• My friend had to go to the hospital because of cholecystitis, it was pretty serious.
• I heard that cholecystitis can really mess you up if you don't get it treated.
• Dealing with cholecystitis felt like a ticking time bomb in my stomach.

adjective relating to or resembling a cyst, a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a body cavity or structure

• The patient was diagnosed with a cystic mass in their abdomen.
• My friend has been dealing with cystic acne for years.
• I can't believe how big that cystic pimple is!
• The cystic nature of their relationship made it difficult to mend.