Definition

A medical test that uses X-rays to take pictures of the aorta after a special dye is injected into the blood vessels.

Example

The doctor ordered an aortography to check for any blockages in the aorta.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of aortography?

Yeah, I think it's some kind of imaging technique for the heart, right?

Exactly! They use it to get a clear view of the aorta.

That sounds interesting; I wonder how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aortography → It is formed from "aorta" (from Greek "aortē", meaning the main artery) and "-graphy" (from Greek "graphia", meaning writing or recording). The word refers to the process of recording images of the aorta, the main artery in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aorta' as the main artery in your body and '-graphy' as the act of recording. This helps you remember that aortography is about recording images of the aorta.

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