magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography en · NOUN
Etymology
From magnetic + resonance + cholangiopancreatography.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A non-invasive MRI-based diagnostic technique used to visualize the bile ducts, pancreatic duct, and gallbladder. It produces detailed images without an endoscope or ductal contrast injection and is commonly used as a non-invasive alternative or preliminary test before ERCP, for diagnosis only and not treatment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRCP | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatographies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
pancreatitis · pancreatography · fluoroscopy · endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography · endoscopy · cholangiography · cholangitis