Ioglycamic acid
Ioglycamic Acid
Ioglycamic Acid (pronunciation: eye-oh-gly-kam-ik as-id) is a type of contrast agent used in radiology to enhance the visibility of internal structures in medical imaging procedures.
Etymology
The term "Ioglycamic Acid" is derived from the Greek words io meaning violet, glykys meaning sweet, and amikos meaning friendly. This is in reference to the compound's use in medical imaging where it helps to highlight structures in a way that is 'friendly' to the human body.
Usage
Ioglycamic Acid is primarily used in intravenous urography, a procedure that involves injecting a contrast agent into the veins to visualize the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on an X-ray. It is also used in computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to enhance the contrast between different tissues, making it easier to distinguish between normal and abnormal areas.
Related Terms
- Contrast Agent: A substance used to increase the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in medical imaging.
- Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body.
- Intravenous Urography: A radiological procedure used to visualize abnormalities of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
- Computed Tomography (CT): A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of the body.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A type of imaging that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ioglycamic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Ioglycamic acid
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