lymphography

Meanings

• noun

  A medical imaging technique used to examine the lymphatic system. It involves the injection of a contrast agent and taking X-ray or gamma-ray images of the lymph nodes and vessels.

  - "The doctor ordered a lymphography test to diagnose the patient's lymph node condition."
  - "Lymphography is an essential diagnostic tool in oncology."

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Variants

List of all variants of lymphography that leads to same result
lymphogram , lymphograms , lymphographic , lymphographies , lymphography , lymphangiogram , lymphangiograms , lymphangiographic , lymphangiographies , lymphangiography

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Etymology

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The term 'lymphography' is derived from the words 'lymph' (relating to the lymphatic system) and 'graphy' (writing or recording).

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Trivia

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1. Lymphography was first introduced in the late 19th century.

2. Traditional lymphography can be quite time-consuming and invasive, taking several hours to complete.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lymphangiography: A type of lymphography that uses a radiopaque contrast medium to outline the lymphatic vessels and nodes.

2. Computed Tomography (CT) lymphography: A modern alternative to traditional lymphography that uses CT scans to visualize the lymphatic system.

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Culture

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Lymphography has been an essential diagnostic tool in medicine, particularly in the field of oncology. It has played a significant role in the detection and diagnosis of various diseases, including cancer.

How to Memorize "lymphography"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medical procedure where a contrast agent is injected into the lymphatic system and X-ray or gamma-ray images are taken to examine the lymph nodes and vessels.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'lymphography' with the lymphatic system and medical imaging.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym L-Y-M-P-H-G: Lymphatic system, Yields, Medical, Imaging, Procedure, Graphic.

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