pyelography

py·e·log·ra·phy  (p-lgr-f)

n.

X-ray photography of the kidneys, renal pelvices, ureters, and urinary bladder after injection with a radiopaque dye.

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[Greek puelos, basin; see pyelitis + -graphy.]

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pye·lo·graphic (-l-grfk) adj.

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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

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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