Barium Enema (also known as Barium Enemas, Enema, Barium): X-RAY examination of LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Imaging is done while a BARIUM COMPOUND (e.g., BARIUM SULFATE) fills the large intestine via the rectum as a CONTRAST MATERIAL.

NIH MeSH · D000071941Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Barium Enema

Also known asBarium Enemas · Enema, Barium

Definition

X-RAY examination of LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Imaging is done while a BARIUM COMPOUND (e.g., BARIUM SULFATE) fills the large intestine via the rectum as a CONTRAST MATERIAL.

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.350.700.225.313
  • E02.319.347.500

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Common questions about Barium Enema

What does Barium Enema mean in medicine?
X-RAY examination of LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Imaging is done while a BARIUM COMPOUND (e.g., BARIUM SULFATE) fills the large intestine via the rectum as a CONTRAST MATERIAL. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Barium Enema known by any other names?
Yes. Barium Enema is also referred to as Barium Enemas, Enema, Barium in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Barium Enema sit in the medical classification?
Barium Enema falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.350.700.225.313, E02.319.347.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000071941) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗