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Term: radio-opaque

Definition:

Radio-opaque refers to substances or materials that are capable of blocking or impeding the passage of X-rays or other forms of radiation.

Part of speech:

Adjective

Senses:

1. Being resistant to the penetration of X-rays or radio waves.
2. Any substance or material that obstructs or hinders the transmission of radiation.

Usages:

1. The radio-opaque dye injected into the patient's bloodstream helped the doctors visualize the blood vessels during the X-ray.
2. The surgeon used a radio-opaque marker to indicate the exact location of the tumor before proceeding with the radiation treatment.
3. The X-ray showed a small radio-opaque object in the patient's lungs, indicating the presence of a foreign body.
4. The radio-opaque disc in the new scanner significantly improved the image quality in medical diagnostics.
5. The piping system of the nuclear power plant was coated with a radio-opaque material to prevent radiation leaks.
6. The dentist used a radio-opaque filling material to repair the decayed tooth, ensuring it would be visible on X-rays.
7. The airport security confiscated the radio-opaque material as it triggered the X-ray scanners during baggage screening.

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