- cavernosography
- n.a radiological examination of the erectile tissue of the penis (see corpus cavernosum) that entails the infusion of radiopaque contrast medium into the corpora cavernosa via a small butterfly needle. The contrast medium flow rate needed to maintain erection can be measured, and radiographs taken during the procedure give information regarding the veins draining the penis.
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cav·er·no·sog·ra·phy (kav″ər-no-sogґrə-fe) radiographic visualization of the corpus cavernosum of the penis.Cavernosography performed one year after penile fracture, showing a communication between the corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum.
Medical dictionary. 2011.