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