hysterography

hysterography
1. Radiographic examination of the uterine cavity filled with a contrast medium. 2. Graphic procedure used to record uterine contractions. [hystero- + G. grapho, to write]

* * *

hys·ter·og·ra·phy .his-tə-'räg-rə-fē n, pl -phies examination of the uterus by radiography after the injection of an opaque medium
hys·ter·o·graph·ic .his-tə-rə-'graf-ik adj

* * *

hys·ter·og·ra·phy (his″tər-ogґrə-fe) [hystero- + -graphy] 1. graphic recording of the strength of uterine contractions in labor. 2. radiography of the uterus after instillation of a contrast medium; see also hysterosalpingography. Called also metrography and uterography.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • hysterography — hys·ter·og·ra·phy …   English syllables

  • hysterography — ˌhistəˈrägrəfē noun ( es) Etymology: hyster + graphy : examination of the uterus by roentgenography after the injection of an opaque medium …   Useful english dictionary

  • uterography — uter·og·ra·phy .yüt ə räg rə fē n, pl phies HYSTEROGRAPHY * * * n. radiography of the uterus. * * * uter·og·ra·phy (u″tər ogґrə fe) hysterography …   Medical dictionary

  • metrography — me·trog·ra·phy (mə trogґrə fe) hysterography …   Medical dictionary

  • hysterogram — ˈhistərōˌgram noun Etymology: hyster + gram : a roentgenogram made by hysterography …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”