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• A dye or other substance that helps show abnormal areas inside the body. It is given by injection into a vein, by enema, or by mouth. Contrast material may be used with x-rays, CT scans, MRI, or other imaging tests.

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  contrast material. (n.d.). Dictionary of Cancer Terms. Retrieved March 24, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/contrast-material.

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  contrast material. www.cancer.gov. Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/contrast-material (accessed: March 24, 2023).

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  "contrast material." Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. 24 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/contrast-material.

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