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Definition of Radiopaque
1. Adjective. Not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation. "Barium sulfate is radiopaque"
Definition of Radiopaque
1. Adjective. impenetrable to X-rays and other radiation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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
Literary usage of Radiopaque
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Oral Roentgenology: A Roentgen Study of the Anatomy and Pathology of the by Kurt Hermann Thoma (1917)
"A tooth is more radiopaque and enamel still more so, on account of its high
percentage ... Metal placed in this cavity obstructs the rays and its radiopaque ..."
2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"CEREBRAL ARTERIOGRAM X-ray of cerebral arteries after injection of a radiopaque
substance into the vessels. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Comprised of the brain ..."
3. American Journal of Roentgenology by American Radium Society (1919)
"Roentgen examination showed the entire left lung radiopaque with an open safety
pin resting point upward in the central portion of the left lung, ..."
4. Quality Determinants Of Mammography: Clinical Practice Guideline by Lawrence W. Bassett, R. Edward Hendrick (2004)
"radiopaque. Not penetrable by x-rays or other forms of radiant energy; radiopaque
areas appear light or white on the exposed film. Relative risk. ..."
5. Elementary and Dental Radiography by Howard Riley Raper (1918)
"Special dental illuminating device for displaying and observing dental X-ray
negatives. radiopaque and radiopacity from the words transparent and ..."
6. The Dental Radiogram and the Science of Interpretation: A Textbook for by Frank Earle Browning (1922)
"... and when filled with pus or serum the degree of radiolucency is lessened and
comparatively becomes radiopaque, thus giving a white shadow. ..."
7. Eighth Annual Report on Carcinogens: 1998 Summary edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Use Use of thorium dioxide as a radiopaque medium for X-ray imaging in certain
medical diagnostic procedures began around 1930, but was practically ..."
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