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Any substance, such as barium sulfate, used in radiography to increase the visibility of internal structures
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contrast medium — n a substance (as a solution of iodine or suspension of barium sulfate) comparatively opaque to X rays that is introduced into the body (as by injection or swallowing) to contrast an internal part (as the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or blood … Medical dictionary
contrast medium — contrast agent a substance administered to enhance the visibility of structures (i.e. increase the contrast) during imaging. In radiography a positive contrast agent (e.g. barium sulphate or a water soluble iodine containing compound) increases… … The new mediacal dictionary
Contrast medium — A medical contrast medium (or contrast agent) is a substance used to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in medical imaging.[1] It is commonly used to enhance the visibility of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract … Wikipedia
contrast medium — Med. a radiopaque substance injected into a part of the body, as the stomach or duodenum, to provide a contrasting background for the tissues in an x ray or fluoroscopic examination. [1950 55] * * * Substance comparatively opaque to X rays, which … Universalium
contrast medium — noun a substance that is opaque to x rays; when administered it allows a radiologist to examine the organ or tissue it fills • Syn: ↑contrast material • Hypernyms: ↑medium … Useful english dictionary
contrast medium — noun Medicine a substance introduced into a part of the body in order to improve the visibility of internal structures during radiography … English new terms dictionary
contrast medium — con′trast me dium n. med a radiopaque substance introduced into a part of the body to provide a contrasting background for the tissues in an x ray examination • Etymology: 1950–55 … From formal English to slang
contrast agent — contrast medium … The new mediacal dictionary
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound — (CEUS) is the application of ultrasound contrast medium to traditional medical sonography. Ultrasound contrast agents rely on the different ways in which sound waves are reflected from interfaces between substances. This may be the surface of a… … Wikipedia
Contrast-induced nephropathy — Classification and external resources ICD 10 N99.0 ICD 9 586 Co … Wikipedia
