What is "lymphography"

Lymphography \Lym*phog"ra*phy\, n. [Lymph + -graphy.] A description of the lymphatic vessels, their origin and uses.

n. 1 A medical imaging technique using a radiocontrast agent to visualize structures of the lymphatic system. 2 (cx dated English) A description of the lymphatic vessels, their origin and uses.

n. roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram [syn: lymphangiography]