Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Linfangiograma
Lymphangiogram (lim-FAN-jee-oh-gram)
An x-ray 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.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.