Deciphering Radiology One Term at a Time
There are 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter W.
white blood cellsAlso known as lymphocytes. Cells that circulate in the blood and are responsible for both directly and indirectly fighting infection by attacking foreign invaders of the body.
wire localizationGuided by an imaging modality such as magnetic resonance imaging, a wire is inserted through a hollow needle to a lesion, or suspicious area of cells and tissue. The wire then guides the surgeon to the area so that the abnormal tissue can be surgically removed for examination.
