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lymphangiography

lymphangiography

9.5
An X-ray test that shows lymph nodes and vessels after a dye injection
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪmˌfæn.dʒiˈɒɡ.rə.fi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : linfangiografía
  • During the lymphangiography, a contrast medium was injected to highlight the lymph nodes for better imaging.

Examples

  • The doctor ordered a lymphangiography to help diagnose the patient's swollen lymph nodes.

  • The doctor recommended a lymphangiography to examine the swollen lymph nodes.

  • Lymphangiography can detect blockages or abnormalities in the lymphatic system.

  • Advances in imaging technology have made lymphangiography safer and more precise.

  • A lymphangiography is essential for diagnosis.

  • The doctor ordered a lymphangiography to evaluate the patient's lymphatic system for potential issues.

  • They performed a lymphangiography to check for any blockages in the lymph vessels.

Synonyms

lymphography
vslymphangiography
  • Specialized
8.4

An X-ray test that shows lymph nodes and vessels after a dye injection

specifies that the injected contrast medium is radiopaque

How Detailed

lymphangiography
  • Specialized
9.5
X-ray picture
  • Specialized
1 3.0

Surface Forms

lymphangiography singular
lymphangiographies plural

Morphology

lymphangiography = lymph + angio + graphy

The term is formally analyzable as lymph + angio + -graphy, but the specialized medical combining forms and technical meaning are not readily inferable for an average learner.

Etymology

Lymphangiography breaks into three parts: lymph meaning the clear body fluid that helps fight infection, angio meaning 'vessel' or tube, and -graphy meaning 'to take a picture', as in photography. So lymphangiography is literally a 'picture of the lymph vessels', which is why it names an X-ray test that looks at lymph nodes and vessels.