CEFR C2

angiography

noun

Meaning

A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers.

Examples

The cardiologist recommended an angiography to determine the exact location of the blockage.
During the angiography, the patient remained awake while the specialist monitored the blood flow on a screen.

Synonyms: scan, imaging, arteriography, venography

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angiography (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌændʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

Definition

A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers.

Examples

The cardiologist recommended an angiography to determine the exact location of the blockage.
During the angiography, the patient remained awake while the specialist monitored the blood flow on a screen.
Advancements in digital angiography have significantly reduced the amount of radiation exposure for patients.

How to Use angiography

undergo an angiography (collocation): to have the procedure done — "Patients often feel nervous before they undergo an angiography."
perform an angiography (collocation): to carry out the procedure — "Only a trained specialist should perform an angiography."

Synonyms of angiography

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