arteriogram
/ɑrˈtɪriəˌɡræm/
noun
- An X-ray or image of an artery taken after injecting a special dye to show blood flow and detect blockages or abnormalities.
- The doctor ordered an arteriogram to check for narrowing in the patient's coronary arteries.
- After the arteriogram, the results showed a small blockage that could be treated with a stent.
- She felt a warm sensation when the dye was injected for her arteriogram, but it passed quickly.
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