(ә-sof″ә-gog´rә-fe) radiography of the esophagus.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ĕ-sof-ă-gog′ră-fē Definitions: 1. Radiography of the esophagus using swallowed or injected radiopaque contrast media; the technique of obtaining an esophagram.
esophagography 1. Radiography of the esophagus using swallowed or injected radiopaque contrast media. 2. Roentgenography of the esophagus while or immediately after a patient swallows a positive contrast medium; such as, barium sulfate suspended in water. 3. The technique of obtaining an esophagogram.