Definition

A type of X-ray that shows the inside of an artery after a special dye is injected to make it visible.

Example

The doctor ordered an arteriogram to check for blockages in the patient's arteries.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an arteriogram?

Yeah, I think it's an X-ray of your blood vessels, right?

Exactly! They use it to see how well blood is flowing.

That sounds really interesting; I wonder how it feels to get one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arteriogram → It is formed from "arteria" (from Greek "ἀρτηρία", meaning artery) and "-gram" (from Greek "γράμμα", meaning something written or recorded). An arteriogram is a written or recorded image of the arteries.

Memory Tip

Think of 'artery' as the blood vessels in your body and '-gram' as a record or image. An arteriogram is like a picture of your arteries.

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