endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography en · NOUN
Etymology
From endoscopic + retrograde + cholangiopancreatography.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A specialized procedure that combines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to both diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts, pancreatic duct, and gallbladder. An endoscope is passed through the mouth into the duodenum, where contrast dye is injected into the ducts and visualized using fluoroscopy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ERCP | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |
Relateds
pancreatitis · pancreatography · fluoroscopy · endoscopy · magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography · cholangiography · cholangitis