Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cholangiopancreatography
Noun
/kəˌlæn.dʒi.oʊ.pæŋ.kriː.əˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/
Definition
Cholangiopancreatography is a medical imaging technique that visualizes the bile and pancreatic ducts.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a cholangiopancreatography to check for any obstructions in the ducts.
- During the cholangiopancreatography procedure, patients may be sedated for comfort.
- Cholangiopancreatography can help identify gallstones and tumors in the bile ducts.
Meaning
It involves the use of contrast dye and X-rays to diagnose and examine the biliary and pancreatic systems.
Synonyms
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Biliary imaging
- Pancreatic duct imaging
