percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpɝːkjuːˈteɪniəs ˌtrænzhɪˈpætɪk ˌkoʊlændʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
Etymology
From percutaneous + transhepatic + cholangiography
Meanings
- (uncountable) An invasive imaging procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin and liver into a bile duct, contrast dye is injected, and X-ray images are taken to visualize the biliary tree and identify or treat bile duct obstruction.
Forms
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| PTHC | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |