Definition

Noun: 1. A medical imaging procedure: IVP is an abbreviation for "intravenous pyelogram." It is a specific type of X-ray examination used to view the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The procedure involves injecting a contrast medium (a special dye) into a vein (intravenously). This dye travels through the bloodstream, is filtered by the kidneys, and then outlines these organs on the X-ray images, allowing doctors to assess their structure and function.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor ordered an IVP to check for kidney stones.
  • An IVP can help diagnose blockages in the urinary tract.
  • The results of the IVP showed that both kidneys were functioning normally.

Advanced Usage

• "To undergo an IVP": This is a common phrase meaning to have this medical test performed.
  • The patient had to undergo an IVP to determine the cause of her flank pain.

Variants and Related Words

• Intravenous Pyelogram (n): This is the full, non-abbreviated term for IVP.
  • The formal name for the test is an intravenous pyelogram.
• Pyelography (n): The general process of X-ray imaging of the renal pelvis and ureter. An IVP is one type of pyelography.
• Contrast Medium / Dye (n): The substance injected into the vein during an IVP to make organs visible on X-rays.

Synonyms

• Intravenous urogram (IVU): Another, less common term for essentially the same procedure.
• Renal imaging study: A broader term that could include an IVP among other tests like CT scans or ultrasounds of the kidneys.

Noun

1. performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium
2. X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye