arthrogram
1. a radiographic record after introduction of opaque contrast material into a joint.
2. a nuclear medicine study used to detect the loosening of a prosthetic device.
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ar·thro·gram
(ar'thrō-gram), Imaging of a joint following the introduction of a contrast agent into the joint capsule to enhance visualization of the intraarticular structures.
[arthro- + G. gramma, a writing]
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arthrogram
An X-ray image obtained by arthrography, see there.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
ar·thro·gram
(ahr'thrō-gram) Radiograph of a joint; usually implies the introduction of a contrast agent into the joint capsule.
[arthro- + G. gramma, a writing]
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Arthrogram
A test done by injecting dye into the shoulder joint and then taking x-rays. Areas where the dye leaks out indicate a tear in the tendons.
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