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AGENT CONTRASTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
DEF

A substance that is introduced into or around a structure and, because of the difference in absorption of x-rays by the contrast medium and the surrounding tissues, allows radiographic visualization of the structure.

CONT

Three main groups of contrast media are employed: gas (air, oxygen, or carbon dioxyde), barium sulfate, and organic iodine compounds.

Key term(s)
  • radiopaque dye

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
DEF

Substance absorbant les rayons X et rendant visible, en radiologie, les structures du corps en produisant un contraste artificiel.

OBS

Ce contraste, peut être opacifiant, éclaircissant ou mixte.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Radiografía (Medicina)
DEF

Sustancia opaca a los rayos X que se introduce en una parte del cuerpo para hacerla visible radiológicamente.

Key term(s)
  • tinte
  • solución opaca
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