angiogram

noun

Meaning

A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and a contrast dye to visualize the inside of blood vessels or the heart chambers.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that the angiogram would reveal the exact location of the arterial blockage.
  • She felt nervous about undergoing an angiogram, but the medical team assured her it was a routine procedure.

Synonyms: scan, imaging, arteriogram, angiography