arteriography

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 doctor ordered an arteriography to assess the severity of the patient's arterial narrowing.
  • During the arteriography, the medical team carefully monitored the flow of the contrast agent through the vessels.

Synonyms: angiography