py·e·log·ra·phy (p   -l g r-f )n. X-ray photography of the kidneys, renal pelvices, ureters, and urinary bladder after injection with a radiopaque dye. [Greek puelos, basin; see pyelitis + -graphy.] py e·lo·graphic (-l-gr f k) adj. |
pyelography [ˌpaɪəˈlɒgrəfɪ]
n
(Medicine) Med the branch of radiology concerned with examination of the kidney and associated structures by means of an X-ray picture called a pyelogram (ˈpaɪələʊˌgræm) Also called urography
pyelographic [ˌpaɪələʊˈgræfɪk] adj
pyelography
the science or technique of making x-ray photographs of the kidneys, renal pelves, and ureters, using injection of opaque solutions or radiopaque dyes. — pyelographic, adj.
See also: Radiation
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| Noun | 1. | pyelography - roentgenography of the kidney and ureters (usually after injection with a radiopaque dye) roentgenography, X-ray photography - radiography that uses X-rays to produce a roentgenogram intravenous pyelography, IVP - performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium |
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