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.
Burnout is a progressive loss of idealism, energy, and goals as the result of personal or. occupational stress. Burnout r esults from high levels of stress over time. Continuing personal or. work stress, without rest, will eventually lead to burnout.