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Define contrast medium.

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samson

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A substance introduced into a part of the body in order to improve the visibility of internal structure during radiography (google definitions)

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. It is commonly used to enhance the visibility of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. (wikipedia)

a substance that is opaque to x-rays; when administered it allows a radiologist to examine the organ or tissue it fills (wordnetweb)

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bio_man

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12 years ago

Contrast medium is a radiopaque substance used in certain x-ray procedures to permit visualization of organs or structures.

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