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Intravenous pyelogram
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Intravenous pyelogram
An intravenous pyelogram (also known as IVP, pyelography, intravenous urogram or IVU) is a radiological procedure used to visualize abnormalities of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.

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intravenous pyelogram
Noun
1. X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye
(synonym) IVP
(hypernym) pyelogram


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Intravenous pyelogram
An x-ray of the kidneys and urinary tract. Structures are made visible by the injection of a substance that blocks x-rays. Also called IVP.

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intravenous pyelogram
[in-tra-VEE-nus PYE-el-o-gram]
IVP. A series of x-rays of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The x-rays are taken after a dye is injected into a blood vessel. The dye is concentrated in the urine, which outlines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on the x-rays.

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