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lymphangiography (lim-fan-jee-AH-gruh-fee)

 An x-ray study of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel and travels throughout the lymphatic system. The dye outlines the lymphatic vessels and organs on the x-ray.



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