Definition: A class of compounds of the type R-M, where a C atom is joined directly to any other element except H, C, N, O, F, Cl, Br, I, or At. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
sprodiamide [ Dy-DTPA-BMA,S-043,WIN 59080,WIN-59080,dysprosium DTPA-bis(methylamide),dysprosium diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid-bis(methylamide) ] a magnetic susceptibility-based MRI contrast agent; a diagnostic aid; RN given refers to anhydrous compound