arthrography

/ɑrˈθroʊɡrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

the use of X-ray images of the interior of a joint, especially to determine the cause of pain or limited mobility; a type of medical imaging that combines X-rays with the injection of a contrast agent into a joint.

“The doctor ordered arthrography to diagnose the patient’s knee condition.”

Synonyms

  • arthrographical examination
  • joint imaging

Antonyms

  • joint surgery
  • orthopedic intervention