noun
- Plural of cholangiogram; X-ray images of the bile ducts obtained after injection of a contrast medium to visualize the biliary system.
Usage: medical/radiological term; used in diagnostic imaging
Examples
- The radiologist reviewed the cholangiograms to check for gallstones.
- Cholangiograms are essential for diagnosing bile duct obstruction.
- The patient underwent a series of cholangiograms to evaluate liver function.
- Modern cholangiograms can be obtained through both endoscopic and percutaneous approaches.
- The cholangiograms revealed no abnormalities in the biliary tree.