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opacification

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opacification /opac·i·fi·ca·tion/ (o-pas″ĭ-fĭ-ka´shun)
1. the development of an opacity.
2. the rendering opaque to x-rays of a tissue or organ by introduction of a contrast medium.

o·pac·i·fi·ca·tion (-ps-f-kshn)
n.
1. The process of making something opaque.
2. The formation of opacities.

opacification [o-pas″ĭ-fĭ-ka´shun]
the development of an opacity.

opacification (ōpas´ifikā´shn),
n 1. the process of making something opaque.
n 2. the formation of opacities.

opacification
the development of an opacity.

opacification
Medtalk Clouding; making opaque. See Lenticular opacification.


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