sail sign
The term 'sail sign' is used in both medical imaging and advertising, referring to distinct phenomena in each field.
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Definition
C1Radiology
(technical)A radiographic finding on an elbow X-ray where the anterior fat pad is elevated, resembling a sail, indicating possible joint effusion or fracture.
Example
- The presence of a sail sign on the X-ray suggested an elbow fracture.
C1Pediatrics
(technical)A triangular shadow on a chest X-ray of infants, typically representing the thymus gland.
Example
- The sail sign observed in the infant's X-ray was a normal finding of the thymus gland.
B2Advertising
(general)A tall, rectangular sign attached to a pole, designed to resemble a sail.
Example
- The store used a sail sign to attract customers from a distance.
Similar
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