radiopaque

(rā′dē ō pāk)

adjective

not allowing the passage of X-rays, gamma rays, or other forms of radiant energy

Origin: radio- + (o)paque

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See radiopaque in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Not allowing the passage of x-rays or other radiation.

Related Forms:

  • raˌdi·o·pacˈi·ty (-ō-păsˈĭ-tē) noun

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