Ioglicic acid
Ioglicic Acid
Ioglicic acid (pronunciation: /ioʊˈɡlɪsɪk ˈæsɪd/) is a radiopaque substance used in radiology to enhance the visibility of bodily structures in X-ray based imaging techniques such as CT scans and radiographs.
Etymology
The term "Ioglicic acid" is derived from the combination of the prefix "io-" referring to Iodine, a key component of the compound, and "glicic acid", a derivative of Glycine, an amino acid which forms part of the compound's structure.
Usage
Ioglicic acid is primarily used as a contrast agent in radiological procedures. It is administered intravenously and helps to distinguish between normal and abnormal tissue on radiographs and CT scans by blocking the X-rays and appearing white on the images.
Related Terms
- Contrast Agent: A substance used to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in medical imaging.
- Radiopaque: Substances that do not allow X-rays or other forms of radiation to pass through them.
- Iodine: A chemical element often used in contrast agents due to its high atomic number, making it effective at absorbing X-rays.
- Glycine: An amino acid that is used to build proteins in the body. It is also a part of the structure of Ioglicic acid.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ioglicic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Ioglicic acid
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