Etymed
hysterosalpingography
Definition
radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes using contrast medium
Clinical context
A 32-year-old woman presents with infertility and bilateral pelvic pain. Her husband's semen analysis is normal, and she has regular menstrual cycles. The physician orders hysterosalpingography to evaluate for tubal patency and uterine abnormalities as potential causes of her infertility.
Mnemonic
HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY: H - Hysterosalpingo = uterine/tubal, S - Salpingo = tubes, G - Graphy = radiographic exam