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angiogram

American  
[an-jee-uh-gram] / ˈæn dʒi əˌgræm /

noun

  1. an x-ray produced by angiography.


angiogram British  
/ ˈændʒɪəʊˌɡræm /

noun

  1. an X-ray picture obtained by angiography

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

angiogram Scientific  
/ ănjē-ə-grăm′ /
  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.


Etymology

Origin of angiogram

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

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For instance, the NHS has not invested in CT coronary angiogram machines, which allow clinicians to scan hearts to check if they are diseased.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Vascular surgeon Samuel Chen then performed the angiogram, and blood flow was restored to the leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

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

From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2022

In addition to using contrast with a CT angiogram to determine whether patients have a blood clot or internal bleeding, doctors often rely on CT scans with contrast to spot infections, bowel blockages or cancers.

From New York Times • May 26, 2022

“Fm not sure an angiogram would help you,” he said.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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