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Definition of Angiogram

1. Noun. An X-ray representation of blood vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance. "Angiograms are produced by angiography"

Definition of Angiogram

1. Noun. (medicine) An X-ray image of the blood vessels gained after the injection of a radiopaque contrast medium. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Angiogram

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Medical Definition of Angiogram

1. A diagnostic procedure done in the X-ray department to visualize blood vessels following introduction of a contrast material into an artery. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Angiogram

Literary usage of Angiogram

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Case Studies from the Quality Improvement Support System by David H. Gustafson (1998)
"angiogram to Surgery The team determined that the primary cause of delay during the interval between angiogram and surgery resulted from the hospital's ..."

2. The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women by Marian Sandmaier (1993)
"Coronary angiography (or angiogram or arteriography) shows an x-ray of blood flow problems and ... The picture is called an angiogram or arteriogram. ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"... an electrocardiogram diagnostic of myocardial ischaemia, and a positive coronary angiogram. Thirty-eight per cent of this population had diabetes, ..."

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