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Barium

A metal used as barium sulphate (BaSO4) as a contrast medium for X-ray examinations of the stomach and guts. Barium sulphate in this context is often just called "barium". Barium sulphate is drunk as a thick white "slush", or, if the lower gut (rectum and/or colon) is to be examined, given as an enema.

 

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