CEFR C2

angioscope

noun

Meaning

A specialized medical instrument equipped with a fiber-optic camera used for viewing the interior of blood vessels.

Examples

Advances in angioscope technology have significantly improved the precision of vascular surgery.
The cardiologist inserted the angioscope to examine the extent of the plaque buildup.

Synonyms: endoscope, vascular imaging device

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angioscope (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈændʒiəˌskoʊp

Definition

A specialized medical instrument equipped with a fiber-optic camera used for viewing the interior of blood vessels.

Examples

Advances in angioscope technology have significantly improved the precision of vascular surgery.
The cardiologist inserted the angioscope to examine the extent of the plaque buildup.

How to Use angioscope

insert an angioscope (collocation): the action of placing the instrument into a vessel — "The surgeon will insert an angioscope through the femoral artery."

Synonyms of angioscope

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