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.
1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat. 2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up. 3. arousal to violent emotion. 4. the act of setting something on fire. Familiarity information: INFLAMMATION used as a noun is uncommon.