NIH MeSH · D002765Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Cholecystography
Also known asCholecystographies
Definition
Radiography of the gallbladder after ingestion of a contrast medium.
MeSH classification
- E01.370.350.700.715.210
- E01.370.372.210
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What does Cholecystography mean in medicine?
Radiography of the gallbladder after ingestion of a contrast medium. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Cholecystography known by any other names?
Yes. Cholecystography is also referred to as Cholecystographies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Cholecystography sit in the medical classification?
Cholecystography falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.350.700.715.210, E01.370.372.210). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002765) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗