Radio-opaque

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of radiopaque. alt-of, alternative

    "CXR to r/o aspiration, and to identify location if radio-opaque. Consider lateral neck film or abdominal film if unable to locate object in chest. Barium swallow if still uncertain."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation wordnet

Synonyms

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radiopaque

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"CXR to r/o aspiration, and to identify location if radio-opaque. Consider lateral neck film or abdominal film if unable to locate object in chest. Barium swallow if still uncertain."

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