Ghost Image May 2026

Magnified, blurry, and projected higher than the real object.

In computer management, a "Ghost image" (often with a .gho extension) is a backup, snapshot, or cloning of a hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD), or partition.

These artifacts can obscure critical anatomy of interest, requiring patient removal of jewelry and objects before imaging. 2. Computing (Symantec/Altiris Ghost) Ghost image

Appears on the opposite side (contralateral) of the actual object.

Unintentional repetition of an image or text on a printout, often caused by toner, fusing, or hardware problems. Magnified, blurry, and projected higher than the real object

"Ghosting" occurs when a faint residual image remains from a previously displayed image. This can be caused by a mismatch between the monitor's refresh rate and the video signal.

Common culprits are earrings, metallic necklaces, hair clips, or dense anatomical structures like the cervical spine. "Ghosting" occurs when a faint residual image remains

In dentistry, a is a common artifact on an orthopantomogram (panoramic radiograph) created when a dense, radiopaque object is located between the X-ray source and the center of rotation.