colonography

noun

co·​lo·​nog·​ra·​phy ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-grə-fē How to pronounce colonography (audio)
plural colonographies
: noninvasive visualization of the interior of the colon by means of computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging especially to screen for polyps or cancerous growths

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One suggested the doctor recommended a virtual colonography, which uses CT technology. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 18 Nov. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of colonography was in 1975

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“Colonography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colonography. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

colonography

noun
co·​lo·​nog·​ra·​phy ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-grə-fē How to pronounce colonography (audio)
plural colonographies
: noninvasive visualization of the interior of the colon by means of computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging
especially : ct colonography
A colonography, also known as a "virtual colonoscopy," uses a very high-powered CAT scan to reconstruct what the colon looks like. Debbie Blank, The Herald Tribune (Batesville, Indiana)

called also virtual colonography, virtual colonoscopy

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