word
contrast agent
KON-trast AY-jent
ˈkɒntræst ˈeɪdʒəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
contrastagent
Dictionary meaning
a substance administered before or during a medical imaging examination to enhance the visibility of internal structures; iodine-based agents are used in CT and X-ray, gadolinium in MRI, and microbubbles in ultrasound; enhances differentiation between normal and abnormal tissues
Synonyms: contrast medium, contrast dye
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