Phlebogram (Noun)
Meaning
An X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The phlebogram showed a large thrombus in the patient's leg vein that required immediate medical attention.
- A phlebogram was ordered to investigate the cause of the patient's recurring varicose veins.
- The doctor carefully reviewed the phlebogram to identify any blockages or abnormalities in the patient's blood vessels.
- After analyzing the phlebogram, the radiologist detected a blood clot in the patient's pulmonary vein.
- The phlebogram revealed a narrowing of the vein, which was causing the patient's symptoms of chronic pain and swelling.