venography

[vee-nog-ruh-fee]

noun

1. x-ray examination of a vein or veins following injection of a radiopaque substance.

venography

/ vɪˈnɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. Also called: phlebography. radiography of veins after injection of a contrast medium

Word History and Origins

Origin of venography¹

First recorded in 1925–30; veno- + -graphy

Example Sentences

Among other limitations, he notes that the reduction in venous thromboembolism as detected by venography may not be clinically significant.

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