iodineated
Iodineated is an adjective used to describe something that has been treated with or contains iodine. This treatment can refer to various applications, most commonly in the medical and nutritional fields. In medicine, iodineated contrast media are substances used in medical imaging techniques like X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans. These media contain iodine atoms, which absorb X-rays more effectively than body tissues, thereby enhancing the visibility of internal structures and abnormalities. Iodineated contrast agents are administered intravenously or orally depending on the area of the body being examined.
In nutrition, iodineated refers to salt that has had iodine added to it. This practice, known as