Contrast media (Diagnostic imaging)

found: MESH, Aug. 1, 2007(Contrast Media; scope note: substance used in radiography that allows visualization of certain tissues)

found: Wilson web thes., Aug. 1, 2007(Contrast media; UF: Contrast agents; BT: Radiography)

found: Dorland medical dict. online, Aug. 1, 2007(contrast medium: a substance that is introduced into or around a structure or tissues and has a significant difference from the structure or tissues in the extent of absorption of x-rays, thus allowing radiographic visualization. Called also contrast agent.)

found: Wikipedia, Aug. 1, 2007(contrast medium: in a hospital setting, a contrast medium is any substance that is used to enhance the visibility of structures or fluids within the body. An example of this is the use of a radiopaque substance during an x-ray exam to highlight features that would otherwise be less distinguishable from nearby tissue. Another example is the use of air bubbles during an echocardiogram to search for a shunt in the heart.)