Etymology

magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography

Today it means: A non-invasive MRI-based diagnostic technique used to visualize the bile ducts, pancreatic duct, and gallbladder. It produces detailed images without an endoscope or ductal contrast injection and is commonly used as a non-invasive alternative or preliminary test before ERCP, for diagnosis only and not treatment. Full definition →

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