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.
verb (used without object) 6. to burn or flare up like a torch. verb (used with object) 7. to subject to the flame or light of a torch, as in order to burn, sear, solder, or illuminate. 8. Slang. to set fire to maliciously, especially in order to collect insurance.