radiopaque

[ rey-dee-oh-peyk ]

adjective
  1. opaque to radiation; visible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy (opposed to radiotransparent).

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Origin of radiopaque

1
First recorded in 1925–30; radi(o)- + opaque

Other words from radiopaque

  • ra·di·o·pac·i·ty [rey-dee-oh-pas-i-tee], /ˌreɪ di oʊˈpæs ɪ ti/, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for radiopaque

radiopaque

radio-opaque

/ (ˌreɪdɪəʊˈpeɪk) /


adjective
  1. not permitting X-rays or other radiation to pass through

Derived forms of radiopaque

  • radiopacity (ˌreɪdɪəʊˈpæsɪtɪ) or radio-opacity, noun

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