lymphangiography

noun

lymph·​an·​gi·​og·​ra·​phy ˌlim-ˌfan-jē-ˈä-grə-fē 

: X-ray depiction of lymph vessels and nodes after use of a radiopaque material

called also lymphography

lymphangiogram

(ˌ)lim-ˈfan-jē-ə-ˌgram 

noun

lymphangiographic

ˌlim-ˌfan-jē-ə-ˈgra-fik 

adjective

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1941, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

lymphangiography

noun

lymph·​an·​gi·​og·​ra·​phy ˌlim-ˌfan-jē-ˈäg-rə-fē 

plural lymphangiographies

: X-ray depiction of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes after use of a radiopaque material

called also lymphography

lymphangiographic

ˌlim-ˌfan-jē-ə-ˈgraf-ik 

adjective