arthrogram

/ˈɑrθrəˌɡræm/
noun
  1. An X-ray or other imaging test of a joint after a special dye has been injected to make the joint structures visible.
    • During the arthrogram, dye was injected into the patient's knee before taking the X-ray.
    • The results of the arthrogram showed no damage to the hip joint.
    • The doctor ordered an arthrogram to check for a tear in the shoulder cartilage.
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