A procedure in which x-ray images of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder are taken at regular times after a substance that shows up on x-rays is injected into a blood vessel. The substance outlines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder as it flows through the system and collects in the urine. IVP is usually done to look for a block in the flow of urine. ... Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=I
Synonym for intravenous pyelogram ... <investigation, radiology> A special diagnostic test that follows the time course of excretion of a radiopaque contrast dye through the kidneys, ureters and bladder after it is injected into a vein. ... (30 Mar 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973