my|e|log|ra|phy

my|e|log|ra|phy
my|e|log|ra|phy «MY uh LOG ruh fee», noun.
a method of taking X-ray pictures of the space around the spinal cord by first injecting air or certain liquids into the space.
[< Greek mós marrow + English -graphy]

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