lymphangiography

noun

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

called also lymphography

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lymphangiography was circa 1941

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“Lymphangiography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphangiography. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

lymphangiography

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

called also lymphography

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