Diagnostic Procedure
lymphangiography
lym·phan·gi·og·ra·phy [ lim-fan-jee-og-ruh-fee ]
Definitions related to lymphangiography:
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A type of angiographic procedure that allows for the examination of the lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels following the injection of a radiopaque substance.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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An x-ray study of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel and travels throughout the lymphatic system. The dye outlines the lymphatic vessels and organs on the x-ray.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The examination of the lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels following the injection of a radiopaque substance.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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