Main Entry: endoscopic retrograde chol·an·gio·pan·cre·atog·ra·phy Pronunciation:-k&-"lan-jE-&-"pa[ng]-krE-&-'täg-r&-fE, -"pan- Function: noun : radiographic visualization of the pancreatic and biliary ducts by means ofendoscopic injection of a contrast medium through the ampulla of Vater called also endoscopic cholangiopancreatography
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyn. Abbr. ERCP The use of an endoscope to inspect the pancreatic duct and common bile duct. It may also involve biopsy or the introduction of contrast material for radiographic examination.
