Barium sulfate

Introduction: Barium sulfate

Description of Barium sulfate

Barium sulfate: given as a suspension orally, rectally, or through a tube, for radiographic demonstration of a part of the gastrointestinal tract.enteroclysis, barium enemabarium meal.
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Barium sulfate: The sulfate salt of barium, an alkaline, divalent metal. Barium sulfate is quite insoluble in water, and is used as a radiopaque agent to diagnose gastrointestinal medical conditions. Barium sulfate is taken by mouth or given rectally. (NCI04)
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Barium sulfate: A compound used as an x-ray contrast medium that occurs in nature as the mineral barite. It is also used in various manufacturing applications and mixed into heavy concrete to serve as a radiation shield.
Source: MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Barium sulfate

The following list attempts to classify Barium sulfate into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Barium Compounds
    • Barium Sulfate

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Sulfur Compounds
    • Sulfur Acids
      • Sulfuric Acids
        • Sulfates
          • Barium Sulfate

External links related to: Barium sulfate

• Barium and Compounds (CASRN 7440-39-3), IRIS, Environmental Protection Agency
• MedDet
• Barium and salts (PIM G004F, French)

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