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radioopaque medium

CHEBI:CHEBI_37338

Definition

A substance having the property of absorbing, and therefore being opaque to, electromagnetic radiation, particularly X-rays.

Alternative Names

  • contrast media
  • radiocontrast agent
  • radiocontrast agents
  • radioopaque media
  • radiopaque media
  • radiopaque medium

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:37338
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Wikipedia:Contrast_medium

Additional References

Wikipedia:Contrast_medium

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