Myelography
| Definition: |
X-ray visualization of the spinal cord following injection of contrast medium into the spinal arachnoid space. |
| Notes: |
myelo- here = spinal cord, not bone marrow; NIM; /drug eff /rad eff permitted; do not use /util except by MeSH definition; DF: MYELOGR |
| Also Called: |
Cisternography, Myelographic |
Myelography Definitions and Terms
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