angiogram
|an-gi-o-gram|
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/ˈæn.dʒi.oʊˌɡræm/
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/ˈæn.dʒi.əˌɡræm/
image of blood vessels
Etymology
'angiogram' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'gramma' meaning 'something written or drawn.'
'angeion' and 'gramma' combined in modern scientific English to form the word 'angiogram,' referring to an image or record of blood vessels.
Initially, it meant 'a written or drawn record of a vessel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an X-ray image of blood vessels using contrast dye.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an X-ray image of blood vessels that is made visible by injecting a contrast dye into the bloodstream.
The doctor reviewed the patient's angiogram to check for blockages.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 19:06