Etymed
angiography
Definition
The process of producing images of blood vessels or organs after the injection of a contrast medium
Clinical context
A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency department with severe chest pain and shortness of breath. The cardiologist orders a coronary angiography to evaluate for coronary artery disease and identify any significant stenoses that may require intervention.
Mnemonic
ANGIOGRAPHY = ANGIO (blood vessels) + GRAPHY (imaging process)