X-ray photography

/ˈɛksreɪ fəˈtɑgrəfi/

/ˈɛksreɪ fəˈtɒgrəfi/

Definitions of X-ray photography

1. noun

   radiography that uses X-rays to produce a roentgenogram
   synonyms: roentgenography

   types:

   angiography

   roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram

   arthrography

   roentgenographic examination of a joint after injection of radiopaque contrast medium; produces an arthrogram

   cholangiography

   roentgenographic examination of the bile ducts after a contrast medium has been injected

   encephalography

   roentgenography of the brain after spinal fluid has been replaced by a gas (usually oxygen); produces an encephalogram

   myelography

   roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space)

   pyelography

   roentgenography of the kidney and ureters (usually after injection with a radiopaque dye)

   lymphangiography, lymphography

   roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram

   arteriography

   roentgenographic examination of arteries

   venography

   roentgenographic examination of veins

   IVP, intravenous pyelography

   performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium

   type of:

   diagnostic procedure, diagnostic technique

   a procedure followed in making a medical diagnosis

   radiography

   photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light