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Intravenous pyelogram

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intravenous pyelogram
n. Abbr. IVP
A radiologic study in which intravenous injection of a radiopaque contrast medium that is excreted by the kidneys allows visualization of the renal pelvices and urinary tract.
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
A procedure where a dye is injected into a vein in the arm. The dye travels through the body and then concentrates in the urine to be excreted. It outlines the kidneys, ureters, and the urinary bladder. An x ray of the pelvic region is then taken and any abnormalities of the urinary tract are revealed.
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