Space filling defect

What does "Space filling defect" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "space filling defect" in medicine refers to an abnormality that takes up space within a body part or organ. This could be something like a tumor, cyst, or other growth that shouldn't be there. It's called a "defect" because it's not supposed to be there and can interfere with the normal function of that body part or organ. The term "space filling" is used because this abnormality fills up space that is normally empty or filled with something else.

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