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Barium is used as a dye during CAT scans.

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Iodine is commonly used as a contrast dye in CAT scans (computed tomography scans) to help enhance the visibility of blood vessels, organs, and other structures in the body. It is injected into a patient's bloodstream before the scan to improve the clarity of the images produced.

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