angiography
|an-gi-o-gra-phy|
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/ˌæn.dʒiˈɑː.ɡrə.fi/
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/ˌæn.dʒiˈɒɡ.rə.fi/
imaging of blood vessels
Etymology
'angiography' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing or recording.'
'angiography' was formed in the early 20th century from the combination of 'angio-' (vessel) and '-graphy' (process of recording), and became the modern English medical term 'angiography.'
Initially, it meant 'the process of recording or imaging blood vessels,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs, especially to detect blockages or abnormalities.
The doctor ordered an angiography to check for blockages in the patient's arteries.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 19:36