Iodized oil
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| Term | Iodized oil |
| Short definition | iodized oil (I-oh-dized oyl) A form of poppyseed oil that contains iodine. Given by injection, iodized oil accumulates in the blood and lymphatic vessels of tumors. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
iodized oil - (pronounced) (I-oh-dized oyl) A form of poppyseed oil that contains iodine. Given by injection, iodized oil accumulates in the blood and lymphatic vessels of tumors. It is used for imaging (taking pictures) of the salivary glands and lymphatic system. It is also examined in imaging of other organs such as the liver, lungs, stomach and thyroid. It is a type of diagnostic imaging agent. Also called ethiodized oil, ethiodol and lipiodol
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