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radiopaque contrast

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radiopaque contrast
Contrast dye Imaging A nonradioactive material that stops or attenuates radiation passing through the body, creating an outline on film of the organ(s) being examined; RCAs can produce adverse reactions–some may be severe and possibly life-threatening


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