Single Biggest Cancer Dictionary in the World

What is

barium sulfate

?

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛriəm ˈsəlˌfeɪt/

barium sulfate

Definition

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.