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Definition of Angiography

1. Noun. Roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram.

Definition of Angiography

1. n. A description of blood vessels and lymphatics.

Definition of Angiography

1. Noun. (medicine) A medical imaging technique in which an X-ray image is taken to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins and the heart chambers. ¹

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Definition of Angiography

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Medical Definition of Angiography

1. A radiographic technique where a radio-opaque (shows up on X-ray) contrast material is injected into a blood vessel for the purpose of identifying its anatomy on X-ray. This technique is used to image arteries in the brain, heart, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, aorta, neck (carotids), chest, limbs and pulmonary circuit. (27 Sep 1997)

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