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Intravenous pyelogram
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Definition 1
An x-ray image of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. It is made after a substance that shows up on x-rays is injected into a blood vessel. The substance outlines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder as it flows through the system and collects in the urine. An intravenous pyelogram is usually made to look for a block in the flow of urine. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
X-ray study of the kidneys, uterus, and urinary tract. Structures are made visible by the IV injection of a substance that blocks x-rays. (NCI Thesaurus)
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