Meaning

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  1. Any substance, such as barium sulfate, used in radiography to increase the visibility of internal structures.

    контра́стное вещество́kontrástnoje veščestvó

More definitions
  • a substance that is opaque to x-rays; when administered it allows a radiologist to examine the organ or tissue it fills

Translations

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Forms

plural: contrast mediums / contrast media

Synonyms

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Close in meaning
  • a substance that is opaque to x-rays; when administered it allows a radiologist to examine the organ or tissue it fills:contrast material

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