barium meal en · NOUN
Meanings
- A preparation of barium sulfate (a radioopaque compound) which the patient ingests for the purpose of producing clear radiographs of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
- A diagnostic procedure based on observing the barium meal's progress in the digestive tract.
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(figuratively) The deliberate release of traceable information to a suspect to see whether they leak it.
The example of Oswald will show how the different operations of a dangle and a barium meal would work more efficiently together.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barium meals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
cmn 鋇餐 /钡餐 (preparation of barium sulfate) · cy uwd bariwm (preparation of barium sulfate) · fi bariumpuuro (preparation of barium sulfate)