Each tissue type, such as liver, spleen or kidney, has a particular echogenicity in its normal state. In diseased states, the echogenicity of an organ can be altered, either more echogenic (hyperechoic) or less echogenic (hypoechoic) than usual.
burn up. v. 1. To destroy something or someone by fire or heat: She burned the contract up. He burned up all the photographs. 2. To be completely destroyed by fire or heat: The cabin burned up, leaving only ashes.
burn, burning(noun) pain that feels hot as if it were on fire. tan, suntan, sunburn, burn(noun) a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun. burn(noun) an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation. burn, burn mark(noun) a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body) burn(verb) damage inflicted by fire.