intravenous pyelography

intravenous pyelogram

n. Abbr. IVP1. An x-ray of the renal pelvises and the urinary tract made with a radiopaque contrast medium that is injected intravenously and excreted by the kidneys.2. The procedure by which such an x-ray is generated.

intravenous pyelography n.

intravenous pyelography

(IVP) A diagnostic method of examining the urinary system using X-rays and an opaque solution injected into the veins to produce images called pyelograms.

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intravenous pyelography - performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast mediumIVPpyelography - roentgenography of the kidney and ureters (usually after injection with a radiopaque dye)

EncyclopediaSeeExcretory Urography

intravenous pyelography

in·tra·ve·nous py·e·log·ra·phy (IVP),

former name for intravenous urography.

intravenous pyelography

(1) Excretory urography, see there.
(2) Intravenous urography, see there.

intravenous pyelography

Imaging An imaging study of the transitional mucosa of the urinary tract after IV injection of a radiocontrast that concentrates in urine; an IVP outlines the renal pelvis, ureters, and bladder

intravenous pyelography

A method of X-ray visualization of the drainage systems of the kidneys and the URETERS by giving an INTRAVENOUS injection of a radio-opaque substance that is rapidly excreted in the urine. The injection is followed by a series of X rays taken at intervals. These show the shape of the internal bore of the urinary drainage channels.

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intravenous pyelography

Related to intravenous pyelography: intravenous urography, retrograde pyelography, KUB

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Synonyms for intravenous pyelography

noun performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium

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