1. A pattern that is spread out over a wide area or dispersed without clear boundaries or concentration
The X-ray showed a diffuse pattern of inflammation throughout the lungs.
A radiografia mostrou um padrão difuso de inflamação em todo os pulmões.
2. In medical imaging, a distribution of abnormalities that is not localized to a specific region
The CT scan revealed a diffuse pattern of ground-glass opacities.
A tomografia revelou um padrão difuso de opacidades em vidro fosco.
3. A widespread or scattered arrangement without distinct focal points
The disease presented a diffuse pattern rather than focal lesions.
A doença apresentou um padrão difuso em vez de lesões focais.