phlebogram

/ˈflɛbəɡræm/

Definitions

1. noun

A radiographic image of the veins, especially of the legs.

“The phlebogram showed that the patient had a blood clot in her leg.”

2. noun

A procedure in which a radiopaque substance is injected into the veins to make them visible in a radiographic image.

“The doctor ordered a phlebogram to examine the patient’s blood circulation.”

Synonyms

  • venogram
  • venography

Antonyms

  • lymphogram
  • lymphography