angiogram

[an-jee-uh-gram]

noun

1. an x-ray produced by angiography.

angiogram

/ ˈændʒɪəʊˌɡræm /

noun

1. an X-ray picture obtained by angiography

angiogram

1. An x-ray of one or more blood vessels produced by angiography and used in diagnosing pathology in the cardiovascular system, such as arteriosclerosis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of angiogram¹

First recorded in 1930–35; angio- + -gram ¹

Example Sentences

Fearing that parts of the leg were dead, the suit says, Wang also ordered an emergency angiogram.

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An angiogram a few days later showed that it had been caused by a SCAD.

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They said the scan showed two veins with severe blockages and high lung pressure, with a coronary angiogram and lung scan urgently needed.

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He also suffered from type 2 diabetes and, in 2014, had to cancel a tour to endure a cardiac catheterization and angiogram.

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Doctors at George Washington University Hospital ordered an angiogram for Van Hollen, then brought him the results.

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