iodohippuric acidmedical dictionary

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A radiopaque iodine-containing compound that has been used as a radiopaque medium in pyelography; when labelled with radioiodine, it is used for radionuclide studies of renal function.

Pharmacological action: contrast media.

Chemical name: Glycine, N-(2-iodobenzoyl)-

(12 Dec 1998)