Pyelogram (Noun)
Meaning
An X ray of the kidneys and ureters.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a pyelogram to check for any blockages in the patient's kidneys and ureters.
- The radiologist carefully examined the pyelogram to determine the cause of the patient's recurring kidney stones.
- After the contrast dye was injected, the patient underwent a pyelogram to visualize the kidneys and ureters.
- The pyelogram revealed a tumor in the patient's left kidney, which required immediate surgical attention.
- The urologist used the pyelogram to diagnose a ureteral obstruction and planned a surgical intervention to relieve the blockage.