One thing that can show on a CT scan or X-ray is a degree of haziness referred to as opacity. This can indicate a concern, but your doctor may want more testing to determine the cause of any potential ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Vitreous opacities have many names including vitreous floaters and mouches volantes. Their impact on vision has ...

Researchers have pioneered an innovative method using helioseismology to measure the solar radiative opacity under extreme conditions. This groundbreaking work not only reveals gaps in our ...

Flyash and condensed sulfur trioxide (SO 3) are the major components of flue gas that contribute to the opacity of a coal plant’s stack emissions (stack opacity). Estimates are that 75% to 85% of ...

Ground glass opacity (GGO) refers to the hazy gray areas that can show up in CT scans of the lungs. These areas show increased density inside the lungs which could indicate pneumonia or other ...