loading...| Preferred Name |
Contrast Agent |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C390 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
A dye or other substance that helps show abnormal areas inside the body. It is given by injection into a vein, by enema, or by mouth. Contrast material may be used with x-rays, CT scans, MRI, or other imaging tests. |
| code |
C390 |
| Concept_In_Subset | |
| Contributing_Source |
NICHD |
| DEFINITION |
Substances administered during imaging procedures that allows delineation of internal structures. Contrast agents appear opaque due to the difference in absorption of X-rays or other electromagnetic waves and surrounding tissue. |
| DesignNote |
Positive contrast agents have greater absorption and structures appear light. Negative contrast agents have a lesser degree of absorption and structures appear dark. |
| FULL_SYN |
Contrast Medium Contrast Contrast Drugs contrast material |
| Has_NICHD_Parent | |
| label |
Contrast Agent |
| Legacy_Concept_Name |
Contrast_Agent |
| NICHD_Hierarchy_Term |
Contrast Agent |
| Preferred_Name |
Contrast Agent |
| prefixIRI |
C390 |
| prefLabel |
Contrast Agent |
| Semantic_Type |
Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0009924 |
| subClassOf |
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