phlebography
/flɪˈbɑɡrəfi/
noun
- The process of taking X-ray images of veins after injecting a contrast dye, used for medical diagnosis.
- Phlebography is often used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis.
- The technician explained the steps of phlebography before the procedure began.
- Advances in ultrasound have reduced the need for phlebography in some cases.
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