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intravenous pyelography (IN-truh-VEE-nus PY-eh-LAH-gruh-fee)

 IVP. X-ray study of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The x-rays are taken after a dye is injected into a blood vessel. The dye is concentrated in the urine, which outlines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on the x-rays. Also called IVP and intravenous pyelogram.

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