Retrograde urography


retrograde urography n.
X-ray examination of the urinary tract following the injection of a contrast agent directly into the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis. Also called cystoscopic urography.

Read Also:

  • Retrogress

    verb (used without object) 1. to go backward into an earlier and usually worse condition: to retrogress to infantilism. 2. to move backward. verb (intransitive) 1. to go back to an earlier, esp worse, condition; degenerate or deteriorate 2. to move backwards; recede 3. (biology) to develop characteristics or features of lower or simpler organisms; […]

  • Retrogression

    [re-truh-gresh-uh n] /ˌrɛ trəˈgrɛʃ ən/ noun 1. the act of retrogressing; movement backward. 2. Biology. degeneration; retrograde metamorphosis; passing from a more complex to a simpler structure. retrogression ret·ro·gres·sion (rět’rə-grěsh’ən) n. The act or process of deteriorating or declining. A return to a less complex biological state or stage.

  • Retrogressive

    [re-truh-gres-iv] /ˌrɛ trəˈgrɛs ɪv/ adjective 1. characterized by retrogression; degenerating.

  • Retrohyoid bursa

    retrohyoid bursa ret·ro·hy·oid bursa (rět’rō-hī’oid’) n. A bursa between the posterior surface of the body of the hyoid bone and the thyrohyoid membrane. Also called Boyer’s bursa.

  • Retroject

    verb 1. (transitive) to throw backwards


Disclaimer: Retrograde urography definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.