cholangiopancreatography
23 letters|/koʊˌlændʒioʊˌpæŋkriəˈtɒɡrəfi/
hardmedical
Meaning
Imaging of the bile ducts and pancreas, usually by endoscopic techniques.
Etymology
cholangio- (bile duct) + pancreato- (pancreas) + -graphy (imaging process).
Usage
ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is used to diagnose bile duct problems.
Pronunciation
/koʊˌlændʒioʊˌpæŋkriəˈtɒɡrəfi/
Tags
medicalimagingdigestive