angiocardiographies
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/ˌændʒioʊˌkɑːrdiˈɑːɡrəfiz/
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/ˌændʒiəʊˌkɑːdiˈɒɡrəfiz/
(angiocardiography)
imaging of heart and vessels
Etymology
'angiocardiography' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', 'kardia' meaning 'heart', and 'graphia' meaning 'writing or recording'.
'angiocardiography' was formed in modern medical English by combining Greek roots to describe the imaging of heart vessels.
Initially, it meant 'the recording or imaging of the heart and its vessels', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'angiocardiography', which refers to the process of making X-ray images of the heart and its blood vessels after injecting a contrast medium.
Angiocardiographies are used to diagnose various heart conditions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 13:51