pyelography
/,paiə'rɔgrəfi/
Definition
- Noun:
- A medical imaging procedure: Pyelography is a diagnostic technique that uses X-rays to visualize the renal pelvis and ureters of the kidney. This is typically done after the injection of a contrast medium (a radiopaque dye) to make these structures visible on the X-ray images.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor ordered a pyelography to investigate the cause of the patient's recurrent kidney infections.
- Intravenous pyelography is a common type of this procedure.
Advanced Usage
"Intravenous pyelography (IVP)": A specific type of pyelography where the contrast dye is injected into a vein.
- An intravenous pyelography can help diagnose kidney stones or tumors.
"Retrograde pyelography": A procedure where the contrast dye is introduced directly into the ureter through a catheter.
- Retrograde pyelography is often used when IVP results are unclear.
Variants and Related Words
Pyelogram (n): The X-ray image or record produced by a pyelography.
- The pyelogram showed a clear obstruction in the ureter.
Pyelographic (adj): Relating to or used in pyelography.
- The pyelographic findings were consistent with a diagnosis of hydronephrosis.
Synonyms
- Urography: A broader term for X-ray examination of the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Pyelography is a specific type of urography focused on the renal pelvis and ureters.
- Renal radiography: A general term for X-ray imaging of the kidneys.
Noun
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roentgenography of the kidney and ureters (usually after injection with a radiopaque dye)
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