lymphangiography

[lim-fan-jee-og-ruh-fee]

noun

x-ray visualization of lymph vessels and nodes following injection of a contrast medium.

Origin of lymphangiography

First recorded in 1940–45; lymphangi- + -o- + -graphy

Also called lymphography.

Related formslym·phan·gi·o·gram

[lim-fan-jee-uh-gram] /lɪmˈfæn dʒi əˌgræm/, noun

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lymphangiography in Medicine

lymphangiography

[lĭm-făn′jē-ŏg′rə-fē]

n.

Radiography of the lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels following the injection of a radiopaque substance.lymphography

Related formslym•phan′gi•o•gram′ (-ə-grăm′) n.

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