Pathologies that make it more difficult for photons to penetrate the tissue and result in decreased density are:

destructive
congestive
additive
deforming


additive

Rationale: Pathologies such as ascites, pneumonia, congestive heart failure, edema, and rheumatoid arthritis, are examples of additive pathologies that require an increase in technical factors.

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