radiocontrast

English

Etymology

radio- +‎ contrast

Adjective

radiocontrast (not comparable)

  1. Designating any medical contrast medium used to improve the visibility of internal bodily structures in X-ray imaging techniques such as computed tomography and radiography.
    Radiocontrast agents are typically iodine or barium compounds.
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