noun
- A radiographic technique in which a contrast medium is injected into the lymphatic system to visualize lymph vessels and lymph nodes.
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The doctor ordered lymphography to examine the patient's lymph nodes for signs of disease.
- Lymphography involves injecting a dye into the lymphatic system before taking X-ray images.
- Modern imaging techniques like MRI have largely replaced traditional lymphography in clinical practice.
- The radiologist used lymphography to map the spread of cancer through the lymphatic system.
- Lymphography can help detect blockages or abnormalities in the lymph vessels.