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phlebogram

phlebogram

9.9
An X-ray picture of a vein made after a dye is injected into it
  • noun
  • /ˈflɛbəˌɡræm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : flebograma
  • A phlebogram can help diagnose deep vein thrombosis.

Examples

  • They scheduled a phlebogram to get a clearer picture of the vascular blockage.

  • The doctor reviewed the phlebogram to assess the condition of the patient's veins.

  • The phlebogram was clear.

  • Wow! Look at that phlebogram!

  • The doctor reviewed the phlebogram to assess the condition of the patient's veins.

  • A phlebogram can help diagnose deep vein thrombosis.

  • They scheduled a phlebogram to get a clearer picture of the vascular blockage.

Synonyms

angiogram
vsphlebogram
  • Specialized
9 6.5

An X-ray picture that shows blood vessels after a dye is injected

is limited to images of veins rather than all blood vessel types
venogram
vsphlebogram
  • Specialized
1 9.3

An X-ray picture of a vein after a doctor puts a dye into it

is the same image concept but under a different technical name
venography
vsphlebogram
  • Specialized
8.2

An X-ray test that shows veins after a dye is injected

refers to the single X-ray image produced by that test

Surface Forms

phlebogram singular
phlebograms plural

Morphology

phlebogram = phleb + gram

Composed of specialized Greek combining forms ('phleb-' meaning vein and '-gram' meaning record) that are not productive or familiar to an average B1 learner, so the meaning is not easily derived from known English base words.

Etymology

The word phlebogram comes from the Greek parts phlebo- ('vein') and -gram ('picture' or 'record'), the same -gram you see in telegram and diagram. So a phlebogram is a 'picture of a vein', usually an X-ray taken after a dye is injected to show the veins.