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cholecystogram

cho·le·cys·tog·ra·phy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-luh-si-stog-ruh-fee, kol-uh-]
    • /ˌkoʊ lə sɪˈstɒg rə fi, ˌkɒl ə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-luh-si-stog-ruh-fee, kol-uh-]
    • /ˌkoʊ lə sɪˈstɒg rə fi, ˌkɒl ə-/

Definition of cholecystogram word

  • noun cholecystogram the production of x-ray photographs of the gallbladder following administration of a radiopaque substance that is secreted by the liver into the gallbladder. 1

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Origin of cholecystogram

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; cholecyst + -o- + -graphy

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Parts of speech for Cholecystogram

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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cholecystogram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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  • what is cholecystogram?
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