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Definitions of contrast medium
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  • arteriogram an X ray of an artery filled with a contrast medium
  • angiography roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram
  • ivp performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium
  • myelography roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space)
  • arthrography roentgenographic examination of a joint after injection of radiopaque contrast medium; produces an arthrogram
  • lymphangiography roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram
  • venogram an X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium
  • gi series diagnostic tests of the alimentary canal; usually involves inserting a contrast medium (such as barium sulfate) and taking an X-ray
  • barium enema enema in which a contrast medium (usually barium sulfate) is injected into the rectum and X-rays are taken to search for lesions
  • lymphography roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram
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