an·gi·o·gram ( n j - -grm )n. An angiographic x-ray of blood vessels used in diagnosing pathological conditions of the cardiovascular system.//An x-ray of one or more blood vessels produced by angiography and used in diagnosing pathology in the cardiovascular system, such as arteriosclerosis. |
Angiogram
An angiogram uses a radiopaque substance, or dye, to make the blood vessels or arteries visible under x ray.
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angiogram
[an′jē·əgram]
Etymology: Gk, angeion, vessel, gramma, writing
a radiographic image of a blood vessel after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium. See also arteriogram, phlebogram.
angiogram
a radiograph of a blood vessel.
angiogram
The photographic image obtained in fluorescein angiography.
angiogram
Interventional cardiology A film or digital image of a radioconstrast-filled blood vessel
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