phlebogram

[fleb-uh-gram]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Medicine/Medical.

venogram.
the tracing made by a phlebograph.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phlebogram¹

First recorded in 1880–85; phlebo- + -gram ¹

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Example Sentences

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The interpretation of the jugular tracing, or phlebogram as the vein tracing may be termed, shows the apex of the rise to be due to the contraction of the auricle.