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When swallowed or introduced via enema into the gastrointestinal tract, barium compounds present a contrast on X-ray film, thus outlining various anatomic structures.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In the realm of specific radiological investigations, there exists a compound that finds application in augmenting the discernibility of anatomical formations, bestowing them with a heightened level of visual clarity.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A pale, soft, alkaline metallic element; a radiopaque barium (barium sulfate) compound commonly used in radiographic studies of the gastrointestinal tract. A chemical element, forming poisonous compounds, used as a contrast medium when taking X-ray photographs of soft tissue. A radiopaque mineral used in the X-ray examination of the gastrointestinal tract. 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