Barium enema


see under gi series.
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.
noun
an injection into the r-ct-m of a preparation of barium sulphate, which is opaque to x-rays, before x-raying the lower alimentary c-n-l

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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