angiogram

[ an-jee-uh-gram ]

noun

1. an x-ray produced by angiography.

angiogram

/ ˈændʒɪəʊˌɡræm /

noun

1. an X-ray picture obtained by angiography

angiogram

/ ăn′jē-ə-grăm′ /

1. An x-ray of one or more blood vessels produced by angiography and used in diagnosing pathology in the cardiovascular system, such as arteriosclerosis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of angiogram¹

First recorded in 1930–35; angio- + -gram ¹

Example Sentences

An angiogram a few days later showed that it had been caused by a SCAD.

From BBC

They said the scan showed two veins with severe blockages and high lung pressure, with a coronary angiogram and lung scan urgently needed.

From BBC

He also suffered from type 2 diabetes and, in 2014, had to cancel a tour to endure a cardiac catheterization and angiogram.

From New York Times

Doctors at George Washington University Hospital ordered an angiogram for Van Hollen, then brought him the results.

From Washington Post

But if a patient enters the emergency room and is sweating, with severe chest pain, an angiogram requiring contrast dye is immediately ordered to determine whether the person is suffering a heart attack.

From New York Times