arthrography

American

[ahr-throg-ruh-fee] / ɑrˈθrɒg rə fi /

noun

x-ray examination of a joint following injection of a radiopaque substance.

arthrography British

/ ɑːˈθrɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

the X-ray examination of a joint after injection of a contrast medium into the joint space

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Etymology

Origin of arthrography

First recorded in 1855–60; arthro- + -graphy

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