Iotroxic acid
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.
Related Terms
- Contrast agent
- Radiology
- Medical imaging
- Intravenous urography
- Computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iotroxic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Iotroxic acid
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