Angiogram

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Pronunciation: /ˈændʒiəˌɡræm/

Definitions of angiogram

noun a medical imaging technique used to visualize blood vessels in various parts of the body

Example Sentences

A1 An angiogram is a medical test that helps doctors see inside blood vessels.

A2 During an angiogram, dye is injected into the blood vessels to make them visible on X-ray images.

B1 The doctor recommended an angiogram to check for any blockages in the patient's arteries.

B2 After the angiogram, the cardiologist was able to determine the extent of the patient's heart disease.

C1 The angiogram revealed a significant narrowing in the coronary artery, requiring immediate intervention.

C2 The interventional radiologist performed an angiogram to guide the placement of a stent in the patient's artery.

Examples of angiogram in a Sentence

formal The cardiologist recommended an angiogram to assess the condition of the patient's coronary arteries.

informal The doctor said they need to do an angiogram to check out your heart.

slang They're gonna do an angiogram to see what's going on with your ticker.

figurative Sometimes we need to do an angiogram on our own lives to see where we need to make changes.

Grammatical Forms of angiogram

plural

angiograms

comparative

more angiographic

superlative

most angiographic

present tense

angiograms

future tense

will angiogram

perfect tense

have angiogramed

continuous tense

is angiograming

singular

angiogram

positive degree

angiogram

infinitive

to angiogram

gerund

angiograming

participle

angiogramed

Origin and Evolution of angiogram

First Known Use: 1929 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'angiogram' originates from the Greek words 'angeion' meaning vessel and 'gramma' meaning something written or drawn.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a radiographic image of blood vessels, the term 'angiogram' has evolved to encompass the procedure itself as well as the images produced from it.