thorium dioxide

thorium dioxide
thorium dioxide n a refractory crystalline compound obtained usu. as a dense white powder and formerly used as a contrast medium in radiography called also thorium oxide, thorotrast

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a contrast medium formerly used in radiography of the alimentary tract; its use was discontinued after it was linked to hepatic angiosarcoma.

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