Diagnostic Procedure
abdominal radiography
Subclass of:
Radiographic imaging procedure
Definitions related to radiography, abdominal:
  • (abdominal x-ray) An x-ray of the organs inside the abdomen. An x-ray is a type of radiation that can pass through the body and onto film, making pictures of areas inside the body. X-rays may be used to help diagnose disease.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (abdominal radiography) A radiographic procedure to form an image of the abdomen.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Radiographic visualization of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, i.e., within the peritoneal cavity.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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