Cholangiography is the imaging of the bile duct (also known as the biliary tree) by x-rays. There are at least two kinds of cholangiography: In both cases fluorescent fluids are used to create contrasts that make the diagnosis possible. Cholangiography has largely replaced the previously used method of intravenous cholangiography (IVC). ...
(chol- + Gr. angeion vessel + graphein to write) roentgenography of the biliary ducts after administration or injection of a contrast medium, orally, intravenously or percutaneously.
<investigation> Roentgenography of the biliary ducts after administration or injection of a contrast medium, orally, intravenously or percutaneously. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(ko-lan″je-og´rә-fe) x-ray examination of the bile ducts, using a radiopaque dye as a contrast medium. In the intravenous method, dye is administered through a vein and is excreted by the liver into the bile ducts. X-ray films are taken at intervals as the dye is excreted via the cystic, hepatic, and common bile d...
Type: Term Pronunciation: kō-lan′jē-og′ră-fē Definitions: 1. Radiographic examination of the bile ducts with contrast medium.
Cholangiography: Radiographic examination of the bile ducts with contrast medium. The contrast medium may be administered orally or injected intravenously or percutaneously (through the skin).
[n] - roentgenographic examination of the bile ducts after a contrast medium has been injected
cholangiography Radiographic examination of the bile ducts.
X-rays of the bile ducts using a dye.
noun roentgenographic examination of the bile ducts after a contrast medium has been injected
x-ray examination of the bile ducts using a radiopaque contrast medium.
X-rays of the bile ducts.