angiocardiography
|an-gi-o-car-di-o-graph-y|
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/ˌændʒioʊˌkɑːrdiˈɑːɡrəfi/
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/ˌændʒiəʊˌkɑːdiˈɒɡrəfi/
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 process of recording images of the heart and vessels.
Initially, it meant 'the process of recording images of the heart and blood vessels', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to visualize the heart and blood vessels after injecting a contrast dye.
Angiocardiography is often used to diagnose heart conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 13:21