venogram

Thân thiện

A doctor examines a venogram to assess a patient's circulation.

Definition

Noun: 1. An X-ray image of a vein: A venogram is a diagnostic image produced by taking an X-ray of a vein after it has been injected with a special dye (contrast medium) that makes the vein visible on the X-ray film or screen.

Usage

A venogram is a medical procedure used to examine the condition of veins. - It is primarily used to detect blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), venous malformations, or to assess vein function. - The term is used by medical professionals when discussing diagnostic imaging and vascular health.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor ordered a venogram to check for a clot in the patient's leg.
  • The venogram clearly showed a blockage in the femoral vein.

Advanced Usage

• As a diagnostic tool: The procedure is formally called venography. A venogram is the resulting image from this procedure.
  • Contrast venography is considered the gold standard for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis.

Variants and Related Words

• Venography (n): The medical procedure or technique of taking X-ray images of veins using a contrast medium.
  • She underwent venography to map the venous system in her arm.
• Phlebogram (n): A synonym for venogram, though less commonly used in modern medical terminology.

Synonyms

• Phlebogram: An alternative term for an X-ray of a vein.
• Venography image/study: A more descriptive term for the result of the venography procedure.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium

Từ đồng nghĩa

• phlebogram