an·gi·og·ra·phy ( n j - g r -f)n. Examination of the blood vessels using x-rays following the injection of a radiopaque substance. an gi·o·graphic (--grf k) adj. |
angiography [ˌændʒɪˈɒgrəfɪ]
n
(Medicine) a method of obtaining an X-ray of blood vessels by injecting into them a substance, such as one containing iodine, that shows up as opaque on an X-ray picture
| angiography (nj-gr-f) Examination of the blood vessels using x-rays following the injection of a radiopaque substance. |
angiography
the scientific description of blood vessels. — angiographic, angiographical, adj.
See also: Blood and Blood Vessels
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| Noun | 1. | angiography - roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram roentgenography, X-ray photography - radiography that uses X-rays to produce a roentgenogram lymphangiography, lymphography - roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram |
Translations
angiography
n (Med) → Angiographie f
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