radiopaque
[ rey-dee-oh-peyk ]
adjective
opaque to radiation; visible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy (opposed to radiotransparent).
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Origin of radiopaque
1Other words from radiopaque
- ra·di·o·pac·i·ty [rey-dee-oh-pas-i-tee], /ˌreɪ di oʊˈpæs ɪ ti/, noun
- Compare radiolucent.
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British Dictionary definitions for radiopaque
radiopaque
radio-opaque
/ (ˌreɪdɪəʊˈpeɪk) /
adjective
not permitting X-rays or other radiation to pass through
Derived forms of radiopaque
- radiopacity (ˌreɪdɪəʊˈpæsɪtɪ) or radio-opacity, noun
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