Enteradenography

/ˌɛn.tɚˌæd.ə.ˈnɑɡ.rə.fi/ noun

Definition

The radiographic imaging, mapping, or detailed description of the glands of the intestine.

Etymology

From 'enteraden' (intestinal gland) plus '-graphy' (writing, description, or imaging), from Greek 'graphein' (to write). A specialized medical imaging technique.

Kelly Says

Enteradenography is one of those words that shows how modern medicine has turned diagnosis into an increasingly visual science—we can literally write with X-rays and show what's happening inside the gut.

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