portography

portography
Delineation of the portal circulation by radiography, using radiopaque material, usually introduced into the spleen or into the portal vein at operation. SYN: portovenography. [porto- + G. grapho, to write]

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por·tog·ra·phy pȯr-'täg-rə-fē n, pl -phies X-ray visualization of the hepatic portal system made radiopaque by intravenous infusion of a suitable medium

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por·tog·ra·phy (por-togґrə-fe) radiography of the portal vein after injection of opaque material.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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