Indocyanine green
Indocyanine Green
Indocyanine Green (pronounced in-doh-sy-an-een green) is a cyanine dye used in medical diagnostics. It is used in certain types of eye surgery and liver function tests.
Etymology
The term "Indocyanine" is derived from the words "Indo", which is short for indolium, a type of organic compound, and "Cyanine", which refers to synthetic dyes where the molecule contains a structure of alternating single and double carbon-nitrogen bonds. "Green" refers to the color of the dye.
Usage
Indocyanine Green is used in a medical procedure called Angiography, where it is injected into the bloodstream to help visualize blood vessels. It is also used in Ophthalmology to help diagnose certain eye conditions. In addition, it is used in Hepatology for the assessment of liver function and blood flow.
Related Terms
- Angiography: A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body.
- Ophthalmology: A branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Hepatology: A branch of medicine that incorporates the study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas as well as management of their disorders.
See Also
- Fluorescein: Another dye used in medical diagnostics, particularly in ophthalmology.
- Dye: A substance used to add color to materials.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Indocyanine green
- Wikipedia's article - Indocyanine green
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