radiopaque

Adjective

Meaning

not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

radio-opaque contrast mixed transparent blocking uneven opaque contrasting cloudy opacity X-rays contrasted opaquely lightproof light-tight

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Antonyms

radiolucent

Related terms

radiopacity

Phrases with the word

radiopaque material radiopaque substance radiopaque agent

Examples

barium sulfate is radiopaque Source: Internet

X-rays may also be used to detect pathology such as gallstones (which are rarely radiopaque ) or kidney stones which are often (but not always) visible. Source: Internet

Some 60% of all renal stones are radiopaque. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

radiopalladium radiopalmar radiopanspermia radiopaque agent radiopaque dye radiopaque material