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Definition of Contrast
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Contrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contrast, for example, between blood vessels and other tissue.
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