Myelography (Noun)
Meaning
Roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a myelography to determine the cause of the patient's persistent back pain and numbness in the legs.
- Myelography revealed a herniated disk compressing the spinal cord, which explained the patient's symptoms.
- The radiologist carefully reviewed the myelography images to identify any abnormalities in the spinal canal.
- After the myelography procedure, the patient was advised to rest for several hours to allow the contrast medium to be fully absorbed.
- The neurosurgeon used the results of the myelography to plan the surgical approach for repairing the damaged spinal cord.