Ditzel
Dr Daniel J Bell ◉ et al.
A ditzel is an informal term widely used by radiologists to refer to indeterminate small pulmonary nodules 1.
History and etymology
The etymology of the term ditzel is disputed. It might be derived from the American term 'ditzy' meaning silly or inane, but there is a lack of good evidence for this. Some have suggested a Yiddish origin due to its spelling and pronunciation, but there is no such word in Yiddish.
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Terms used in radiology
- general
- agenesis
- aplasia
- artifact
- atresia
- atrophy
- cyst
- dehiscence
- diathesis
- dyscrasia
- exophytic
- fistula
- fluid collection
- forme fruste
- gamut
- geographic
- gold standard
- hernia
- heterogeneous vs heterogenous
- hyperplasia
- hypertrophy
- hypoplasia
- iatrogenic
- idiopathic
- incidentaloma
- in extremis
- lamellated
- laminated
- natural history
- non-specific
- phlegmon
- prodrome
- protean
- self-limiting
- septum
- sequela
- serpiginous
- sine qua non
- subclinical disease
- syndrome
- synechia
- trabecula
- genetics
- CNS
- chest
- GI
- MSK
- oncology
- metachronous
- synchronous
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