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adjectivenot transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation
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Definition that contains radiopaque
- angiogram an X-ray representation of blood vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance
- angiography roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram
- pyelography roentgenography of the kidney and ureters (usually after injection with a radiopaque dye)
- venogram an X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium
- lymphangiography roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram
- intravenous pyelogram X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye
- venipuncture (medicine) puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dye
- arthrography roentgenographic examination of a joint after injection of radiopaque contrast medium; produces an arthrogram
- ivp X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye
- lymphography roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram