pyelography
/ˌpaɪəˈlɑɡrəfi/
noun
- A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and a special dye to examine the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
- Advances in pyelography have made the procedure safer and more accurate.
- The patient underwent pyelography to investigate the cause of her back pain.
- Pyelography is commonly used to detect kidney stones or tumors.