intravenous pyelogram
Definition
Noun: - A diagnostic X-ray image of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, produced after a radiopaque contrast dye is injected into a vein. The dye is filtered from the blood by the kidneys, allowing these structures to be visualized on the X-ray to assess their size, shape, and function, and to detect blockages or other abnormalities.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor ordered an intravenous pyelogram to investigate the cause of the patient's recurrent kidney stones.
- An intravenous pyelogram can help diagnose tumors or obstructions in the urinary tract.
Advanced Usage
- The procedure is often abbreviated as IVP in medical contexts.
- The patient's IVP results showed a normal left kidney but a blockage in the right ureter.
Variants and Related Words
- Pyelography (n): The process or technique of taking X-ray images of the renal pelvis and ureter.
- Intravenous pyelography is a common form of pyelography.
Synonyms
- IVP (n): The standard medical abbreviation for intravenous pyelogram.
- Excretory urogram (n): A more precise technical synonym, emphasizing the excretion of the dye by the kidneys.
Noun
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X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye
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