angiogram

(an′jē-ŏ-gram″ )

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[ angio- + -gram ]
Radiographic imaging of the size, shape, and luminal structure of blood vessels after introduction of a radiopaque contrast medium. A catheter is usually inserted into a peripheral vessel and guided to the affected area by use of the Seldinger technique.

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