Iotalamic acid
Iotalamic Acid
Iotalamic Acid (pronunciation: eye-oh-tal-AM-ik AS-id) is a radiopaque substance used in radiology to enhance the visibility of bodily structures in medical imaging procedures.
Etymology
The term "Iotalamic Acid" is derived from the Greek word 'iota', meaning the smallest amount, and 'lamik', a suffix often used in the naming of pharmaceutical substances. The 'acid' part of the name refers to the chemical nature of the substance.
Usage
Iotalamic Acid is primarily used as a contrast agent in various radiological procedures such as Computed Tomography (CT) scans, X-ray imaging, and angiography. It is administered intravenously and helps to distinguish between normal and abnormal tissue in the body by making certain areas appear more visible on the imaging scans.
Related Terms
- Contrast Agent: A substance used to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in medical imaging.
- Radiopaque: Substances that do not allow X-ray or other forms of radiation to pass through them.
- Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body.
- Computed Tomography (CT): A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of the body.
- Angiography: A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iotalamic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Iotalamic acid
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