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Definition of Pneumoencephalogram
1. Noun. An X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast.
Generic synonyms: Roentgenogram, X Ray, X-ray, X-ray Photograph, X-ray Picture
Medical Definition of Pneumoencephalogram
1. Radiograph s obtained by pneumoencephalography. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pneumoencephalogram
Literary usage of Pneumoencephalogram
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... the brain (arteriogram) or the spaces within and over the brain as visualized
by the injection of air into the spinal canal (pneumoencephalogram). ..."
2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... the brain (arteriogram) or the spaces within and over the brain as visualized
by the injection of air into the spinal canal (pneumoencephalogram). ..."
3. Descriptive Statistics by Insurance Status for Most Frequent Hospital by A. Elixhauser, M. Johantgen, R. Andrews (2000)
"Examples of major diagnostic procedures are closed biopsy of brain (01.13),
pneumoencephalogram (87.01), and contrast myelogram (87.21). ..."
4. Descriptive Statistics by Insurance Status for Most Frequent Hospital by A. Elixhauser, M. Johantgen, R. Andrews (2000)
"Examples of major diagnostic procedures are closed biopsy of brain (01.13),
pneumoencephalogram (87.01), and contrast myelogram (87.21). ..."
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