cystourethrogram

cystourethrogram
SYN: voiding c..
- micturating c. SYN: voiding c..
- retrograde c. a c. performed by injection of contrast via urethral meatus or distal urethra.
- voiding c. (VCUG) an x-ray image made during voiding and with the bladder and urethra filled with contrast medium to demonstrate the urethra. SYN: c., micturating c., voiding cystogram.

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cys·to·ure·thro·gram -yu̇-'rē-thrə-.gram n an X-ray photograph of the urinary bladder and urethra made after injection of these organs with a contrast medium

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cys·to·ure·thro·gram (sis″to-u-reґthro-gram) a radiograph of the urinary bladder and urethra.

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