radiocontrast
Designating any medical contrast medium used to improve the visibility of internal…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.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)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.
Origin
From radio- + contrast.From radio- + contrast.
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