arteriogram

Thân thiện

The doctor examines the patient's arteriogram on the lightbox.

Definition

Noun: 1. An X-ray image of an artery: An arteriogram is a diagnostic image produced by taking an X-ray of an artery after it has been injected with a contrast medium (a special dye). This makes the artery visible on the X-ray film, allowing doctors to see its structure and check for blockages or other abnormalities.

Usage

The word "arteriogram" is used specifically in medical contexts to refer to the resulting image or the procedure itself. - It is a countable noun (e.g., an arteriogram, several arteriograms). - It is often used with verbs like perform, take, review, or show.

Examples

• The doctor ordered an arteriogram to assess the blockage in the coronary artery.
• The arteriogram revealed a severe narrowing of the blood vessel.
• After reviewing the arteriogram, the surgeon planned the next steps.

Advanced Usage

• Diagnostic tool: An arteriogram is a key tool in interventional radiology and cardiology for diagnosing conditions like atherosclerosis, aneurysms, or arterial dissections.
• Procedure reference: While strictly referring to the image, the term is often used metonymically to refer to the entire angiographic procedure (e.g., "The patient is scheduled for an arteriogram tomorrow").

Variants and Related Words

• Arteriography (n): The medical procedure or technique of taking an arteriogram.
• Angiogram (n): A more general term for an X-ray of blood vessels, which includes arteriograms (of arteries) and venograms (of veins).
• Coronary arteriogram: A specific type of arteriogram that images the arteries supplying the heart.

Synonyms

• Angiogram (when referring specifically to arteries)
• Artery X-ray

Notes

• The word is a compound of "" (relating to arteries) and "" (meaning a record or picture).
• It is distinct from similar procedures like a venogram (X-ray of a vein) or an aortogram (X-ray of the aorta).

Học thuật

Noun

1. an X ray of an artery filled with a contrast medium