an investigation where a radiopaque contrast agent is injected into the vein and x-rays are taken to ascertain whether there is a blockage in the lower limb veins Found on http://orthopaedics.org.uk/service/glossary/
A specific type of angiogram that involves injecting the veins with substances that show up on X-rays, and then taking an X-ray of the appropriate area. It can highlight any blockages in the veins.
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1. Radiograph of opacified veins. ... Synonym: phlebogram. ... Origin: veno-+ G. Gramma, a writing ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973