lymphogram
/ˈlɪmfəˌɡræm/
noun
- An X-ray or scan image of the lymphatic system, created after injecting a special dye to show lymph nodes and vessels.
- Lymphograms are less common today because CT and MRI scans provide similar information.
- The doctor ordered a lymphogram to check if the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes.
- After the lymphogram, the radiologist found a blockage in the patient's lymphatic vessels.