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lymphangiogram

(lim-FAN-jee-o-gram)

X-rays 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 image.

Read more about lymph and lymph nodes.

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