angiodiascopy
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/ˌæn.dʒioʊ.daɪˈæsk.ə.pi/
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/ˌæn.dɪ.əʊ.daɪˈæs.kə.pi/
visual examination of blood vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiodiascopy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', 'dia-' meaning 'through', and 'skopein' meaning 'to look or examine'.
Historical Evolution
'angiodiascopy' was formed in modern medical English by combining Greek roots to describe the process of visually examining blood vessels.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look through a vessel', and now it refers specifically to the medical procedure of visually examining blood vessels.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/07 17:21