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Reagent
A substance used to produce a chemical reaction to detect, measure, produce, etc. other substances
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- Arteriogram An x-ray of blood vessels, which becomes visible after an injection of contrast solution into the circulation…
- Gallstones, microscopic Gallstones, microscopic: A mixture of microscopic particulate matter in bile, also called biliary sludge…