1. A radiographic technique in which veins are visualized by injecting a contrast medium and taking X-ray images to examine blood flow and vein structure.
Usage: medical; also called venography

Examples

• The doctor ordered a phlebography to check for blood clots in the patient's legs.
• Phlebography is useful for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis.
• During the phlebography procedure, contrast dye was injected into the vein.
• The radiologist reviewed the phlebography images to assess vein patency.
• Phlebography has been largely replaced by ultrasound in many clinical settings.