Contrast Medium Definition

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noun
A substance, such as barium or air, used in radiography to increase the contrast of an image. A positive contrast medium absorbs x-rays more strongly than the tissue or structure being examined; a negative contrast medium, less strongly.
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Synonyms:
  • contrast material

Other Word Forms of Contrast Medium

Noun

Singular:
contrast medium
Plural:
contrast media

Contrast Medium Sentence Examples

  • In patients undergoing peripheral angiography, there should be pulsation in the artery into which the X-ray contrast medium will be injected.

  • Digital subtraction angiography For cardiac imaging the contrast medium may be administered intra-arterially by selective catheterisation to provide subtracted images.

  • Medical investigations The best way to confirm the diagnosis is to inject the bursa with a contrast medium and x-ray it.

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