radiopaque dye
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Radiopaque — Anything that does not let X rays or other types of radiation penetrate. Radiopaque objects block radiation. They are opaque to radiation. A metal object, for example, is typically radiopaque. If a child swallows a coin and it goes down into the… … Medical dictionary
angiocardiography — angiocardiographic /an jee oh kahr dee euh graf ik/, adj. /an jee oh kahr dee og reuh fee/, n., pl. angiocardiographies. x ray examination of the heart and its blood vessels following intravenous injection of radiopaque fluid; coronary… … Universalium
diagnosis — /duy euhg noh sis/, n., pl. diagnoses / seez/. 1. Med. a. the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition. b. the decision reached from such an examination. Abbr.: Dx 2. Biol. scientific… … Universalium
Radiolucent — Anything that permits the penetration and passage of X rays or other forms of radiation. Radiolucent is as opposed to radiopaque (which refers to anything that blocks the penetration of X rays). Plastic is usually radiolucent. If a child swallows … Medical dictionary
dyestuff — noun a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair • Syn: ↑dye • Derivationally related forms: ↑dye (for: ↑dye) • Hypernyms: ↑coloring material, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
cholecystography — cholecystogram /koh leuh sis teuh gram , kol euh /, n. /koh leuh si stog reuh fee, kol euh /, n. Med. the production of x ray photographs of the gallbladder following administration of a radiopaque substance that is secreted by the liver into the … Universalium
bronchography — Radiographic examination of the tracheobronchial tree following introduction of a radiopaque material, usually an iodinated compound in a viscous suspension; rarely performed at this time, having been superseded by high resolution computed… … Medical dictionary
cholangiography — Radiographic examination of the bile ducts with contrast medium. [chol + G. angeion, vessel, + grapho, to write] cystic duct c. radiography of the biliary system after introduction of contras … Medical dictionary
Retrograde urethrogram — A retrograde urethrogram is a routine radiologic procedure used to image the integrity of the (typically male) urethra. The procedure involves the injection of a radiopaque dye (contrast agent) into the urethral meatus of the glans penis in… … Wikipedia
aortography — aortographic /ay awr teuh graf ik/, adj. /ay awr tog reuh fee/, n., pl. aortographies. x ray examination of the aorta following injection of radiopaque dye. [1930 35; AORT(A) + O + GRAPHY] * * * … Universalium
