venography

/vɛnəˈɡrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

the process or technique of making a graphic record of the blood flow in a vein, especially by injecting a contrast medium into the vein and photographing or filming it with an X-ray.

“The doctor recommended a venography to diagnose the blood clot in the patient’s leg.”

2. noun

a graphic record of the blood flow in a vein, especially one made by injecting a contrast medium into the vein and photographing or filming it with an X-ray.

“The venography showed blockage in the patient’s vein due to the clot.”

Synonyms

  • phlebography
  • venous imaging