Radio-opaque (Adjective)
Meaning
Not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation; "barium sulfate is radiopaque".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The contrast solution used in the MRI scan contained a radio-opaque substance that showed up clearly on the X-ray image.
- Lead is radio-opaque, making it effective for shielding against radiation.
- A radio-opaque dye was injected into the patient's veins to visualize the veins and blood vessels on the X-ray image.
- The doctor used a radio-opaque clip to mark the location of the tumor during the imaging process.
- Radio-opaque materials such as gold or platinum are often used to treat diseases such as cancer because they block X-rays well.