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noun
Any substance, such as barium sulfate, used in radiography to increase the visibility of internal structures.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a substance that is opaque to x-rays; when administered it allows a radiologist to examine the organ or tissue it fills
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: contrast material
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: medium
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