Iotroxic acid

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Iotroxic Acid

Iotroxic acid (/aɪˌoʊtrɒksɪk ˈæsɪd/) is a type of contrast agent used in radiology to enhance the visibility of internal structures in medical imaging.

Etymology

The term "Iotroxic acid" is derived from the Greek words "io-" meaning "iodine", and "troxic" meaning "to turn or change", referring to its iodine content and its use in changing the visibility of structures in medical imaging.

Usage

Iotroxic acid is primarily used in intravenous urography, a procedure that involves injecting the contrast agent into the veins to enhance the visibility of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on X-ray images. It is also used in computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to improve the contrast between different tissues.

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