bronchogram

bronchogram
A radiograph obtained by bronchography; radiographic visualization of a bronchus. [broncho- + G. gramma, a writing]
- air b. radiographic appearance of an air-filled bronchus surrounded by fluid-filled airspaces.

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bron·cho·gram 'bräŋ-kə-.gram, -kō- n a radiograph of the bronchial tree after injection of a radiopaque substance

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bron·cho·gram (brongґko-gram) the radiogram obtained by bronchography.

Fiberoptic bronchoscopic bronchogram of left lower lobe, showing gross dilatation of the airways typical of postinfective bronchiectasis.


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