barium meal
A "barium meal" involves ingesting a barium sulfate solution to allow clear X-ray imaging of the digestive tract, aiding in the detection of various abnormalities.
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Definition
C1Medical Diagnostics
(technical)A procedure where a patient drinks a barium sulfate mixture to enhance X-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
Example
- The doctor recommended a barium meal to investigate the cause of the patient's stomach pain.
C2Espionage
(specialized)The intentional release of trackable information to determine if it is leaked.
Example
- The agency used a barium meal to identify the mole within their ranks.