venography

American

[vee-nog-ruh-fee] / viˈnɒg rə fi /

noun

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

venography British

/ vɪˈnɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of venography

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

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

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