Definition of Lymphangiography

1. Noun. Roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram.

Exact synonyms: Lymphography
Generic synonyms: Angiography

Medical Definition of Lymphangiography

1. A method of detecting enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes used to determine the extent of disease in lymphoma patients. It involves the injection of dye into the feet, which allows the lymph system and lymph nodes inside the body to be detected on an X-RAY photograph. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lymphangiography

lymphangial
lymphangiectasia
lymphangiectasia
lymphangiectasis
lymphangiectasis
lymphangiectatic
lymphangiectodes
lymphangiectomy
lymphangiitis
lymphangio-
lymphangioendothelioma
lymphangiogram
lymphangiogram
lymphangiograms
lymphangiography (current term)
lymphangiography (current term)
lymphangioleiomyomatosis
lymphangiology
lymphangioma
lymphangioma
lymphangiomatous
lymphangioma capillare varicosum
lymphangioma cavernosum
lymphangioma circumscriptum
lymphangioma cysticum
lymphangioma simplex
lymphangioma superficium simplex
lymphangioma tuberosum multiplex
lymphangioma xanthelasmoideum
lymphangiomyoma

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