- contrast enema
- barium e.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
contrast enema
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double contrast enema — noun : barium enema … Useful english dictionary
contrast medium — n a substance (as a solution of iodine or suspension of barium sulfate) comparatively opaque to X rays that is introduced into the body (as by injection or swallowing) to contrast an internal part (as the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or blood … Medical dictionary
contrast medium — contrast agent a substance administered to enhance the visibility of structures (i.e. increase the contrast) during imaging. In radiography a positive contrast agent (e.g. barium sulphate or a water soluble iodine containing compound) increases… … The new mediacal dictionary
double-contrast enema — injection and evacuation of a suspension of barium, followed by inflation of the intestines with air under light pressure; used in mucosal relief radiography … Medical dictionary
enema — A rectal injection for clearing out the bowel, or administering drugs or food. [G.] air contrast e. a radiographic double contrast e. in which air is introduced after coating of the colon with a dense barium suspension. SYN … Medical dictionary
Enema — Not to be confused with Edema. This rectal bulb syringe may be used to administer smaller enemas … Wikipedia
Enema, barium — A series of x rays of the lower intestine (colon) and rectum that are taken after the patient is given an enema with a white, chalky solution that contains barium. The barium outlines the intestines on the x rays. These x rays permit the… … Medical dictionary
contrast medium — Med. a radiopaque substance injected into a part of the body, as the stomach or duodenum, to provide a contrasting background for the tissues in an x ray or fluoroscopic examination. [1950 55] * * * Substance comparatively opaque to X rays, which … Universalium
contrast material — A dye or other substance that helps show abnormal areas inside the body. It is given by injection into a vein, by enema, or by mouth. Contrast material may be used with x rays, CT scans, MRI, or other imaging tests … English dictionary of cancer terms
Barium enema — A series of x rays of the lower intestine (colon) and rectum that are taken after the patient is given an enema with a white, chalky solution that contains barium. The barium outlines the intestines on the x rays. These x rays permit the… … Medical dictionary
