angiogram
pronunciation
How to pronounce angiogram in British English:
UK ['ɑnjɪə'grɑm]
How to pronounce angiogram in American English:
US ['ɑnjɪr'grɑm]
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- Noun:
- an X-ray representation of blood vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance
Word Origin
- angiogram (n.)
- 1933, from angio- + -gram.
Example
- 1. So even if a woman gets an all clear from an angiogram , she should get treatment if she has symptoms .
- 2. During that time , 1173 developed type 2 diabetes and 327 developed coronary heart disease ( the latter verified by angiogram ) .
- 3. Sometimes a fluorescein angiogram is done to check for and locate leaking blood vessels in the retina , especially if you have symptoms , such as blurred or distorted vision , that suggest damage to or swelling of the retina .