Imaging & Radiology · Cardiovascular System · Medium
Venography
Meaning: Imaging of the veins after injecting contrast, used to show clots, narrowing or abnormal anatomy.
In practice: Venography confirmed an upper limb deep vein thrombosis in the swimmer.
Word parts
- -graphy means recording or imaging
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