Imaging & Radiology · Urinary System · Medium
Urography
Meaning: Imaging of the kidneys, ureters and bladder, typically using intravenous contrast with CT.
In practice: CT urography was requested to investigate painless visible haematuria in the 60-year-old smoker.
Word parts
- -graphy means recording or imaging
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