noun
- A radiographic image of the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes obtained after injection of a contrast medium.
Usage: medical/technical term; also called lymphography
Examples
- The doctor ordered a lymphangiogram to evaluate the patient's swollen lymph nodes.
- A lymphangiogram can reveal blockages or abnormalities in the lymphatic system.
- The radiologist reviewed the lymphangiogram to check for signs of cancer spread.
- Modern imaging techniques have largely replaced the traditional lymphangiogram in clinical practice.
- The lymphangiogram showed clear visualization of the lymphatic vessels in the abdomen.