Definition of Radiopaque

1. Adjective. Not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation. "Barium sulfate is radiopaque"

Exact synonyms: Radio-opaque
Antonyms: Radiolucent
Derivative terms: Radiopacity

Definition of Radiopaque

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Radiopaque

1. A radiopaque substance (for example metal) will be highlighted (appear white) on a plain X-ray. The use of iodine containing radiopaque contrast dyes allow enhancement of the anatomy demonstrable with conventional X-ray. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Radiopaque

radionuclide
radionuclides
radionuclide angiocardiography
radionuclide angiography
radionuclide cisternography
radionuclide generator
radionuclide generators
radionuclide imaging
radionuclide scan
radionuclide ventriculography
radionuclidic purity
radiopacity
radiopacity
radiopalmar
radiopaque (current term)
radiopaque (current term)
radiopaque contrast
radiopaque contrast dye
radiopaque contrast material
radiopaque dye
radiopathology
radiopelvimetry
radioperiosteal reflex
radiopharmaceutical
radiopharmaceutical
radiopharmaceuticals
radiopharmaceutical chemistry
radiopharmaceutical purity
radiophobia
radiophone

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