cholecystography

cho·le·cys·tog·ra·phy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-luh-si-stog-ruh-fee, kol-uh-]
- /ˌkoʊ lə sɪˈstɒg rə fi, ˌkɒl ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-luh-si-stog-ruh-fee, kol-uh-]
- /ˌkoʊ lə sɪˈstɒg rə fi, ˌkɒl ə-/

Definitions of cholecystography word

noun cholecystography radiography of the gall bladder after administration of a contrast medium 3
noun cholecystography the production of x-ray photographs of the gallbladder following administration of a radiopaque substance that is secreted by the liver into the gallbladder. 1
noun cholecystography X-ray examination of the gallbladder, especially used to detect the presence of gallstones. 1
noun cholecystography (medicine) A procedure used to visualize the gall bladder by administering a radiopaque contrast agent that is excreted by the liver. 0

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Origin of cholecystography

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; cholecyst + -o- + -graphy

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cholecystography popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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