noun
- Plural of angiography; medical imaging procedures that visualize blood vessels using contrast dye and X-rays or other imaging techniques.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Commonly used in cardiology and radiology
Examples
- The cardiologist ordered several angiographies to assess the patient's coronary arteries.
- Coronary angiographies are often performed to detect blockages in heart vessels.
- Digital angiographies have largely replaced traditional film-based imaging in modern hospitals.
- The radiologist reviewed the angiographies to identify areas of narrowing.
- Multiple angiographies were needed to fully evaluate the extent of the vascular disease.
- Cerebral angiographies help doctors visualize blood flow in the brain.