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barium enema

–noun Medicine/Medical.
See under GI series.

Origin:
1925–30

GI series

–noun
gastrointestinal series: x-ray examination of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract after barium sulfate is given rectally (barium enema) or orally as a contrast medium.
Also called barium x-ray.
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Main Entry: barium enema
Function: noun
: a suspension of barium sulfate injected into the lower bowel to render it radiopaque, usually followed by injection of air toinflate the bowel and increase definition, and used in the radiographic diagnosis of intestinal lesions

Main Entry: GI series
Pronunciation: "jE-'I-
Function: noun
: GASTROINTESTINALSERIES
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barium enema n.
The administration of barium in enema form for radiographic study of the lower intestinal tract. Also called contrast enema.

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