| cystourethrography | <investigation> A special X-ray study which allow visualisation of the bladder and urethra on X-ray. A catheter is placed into the urethra, through which a radio-opaque contrast material is injected. Subsequent X-rays will show the anatomy of the bladder and urethra. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| antegrade | In the direction of normal movement, as in blood flow or peristalsis. Origin: ante-+ L. Gradior, to walk (05 Mar 2000) |
| antegrade cardioplegia | Cardioplegia effected by delivery of solutions through the coronary arteries. (05 Mar 2000) |
| antegrade conduction | Conduction in the expected normal direction between any cardiac structures. Synonym: antegrade conduction, forward conduction, orthograde conduction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| antegrade pyelography | Antegrade urography in which the contrast medium is injected into the renal calices or pelvis. (05 Mar 2000) |