Medical Definition of Barium swallow

1. An upper gastrointestinal series (barium swallow) is an X-ray test used to define the anatomy of the upper digestive tract. Women who are or may be pregnant should notify the doctor requesting the procedure and the radiology staff. The test involves filling the oesophagus, stomach, and small intestines with a white liquid material (barium). (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Barium Swallow

barium compounds
barium contrast material
barium dioxide
barium enema
barium hydroxide
barium meal
barium monoxide
barium oxide
barium peroxide
barium protoxide
barium radioisotopes
barium solution
barium sulfate
barium sulfide
barium sulphate
barium swallow (current term)
barium thiocyanate
bariums
bark
bark-louse
bark beetle
bark beetles
bark louse
bark mixture
bark up the wrong tree
barkans
barkantine
barkantines
barkbound
barkcloth

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