Definition

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

Example

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

Conversation

Have you ever heard of arteriography?

Yeah, isn't that the test where they check your arteries with X-rays?

Exactly! They inject a special dye for better visibility.

Sounds pretty interesting, but a bit scary too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arteriography → It is formed from "arteria" (from Greek "ἀρτηρία", meaning artery) and "-graphy" (from Greek "γραφή", meaning writing or recording). The word refers to the process of recording images of arteries.

Memory Tip

Think of 'artery' as the blood vessels in your body and '-graphy' as the act of recording. This helps you remember that arteriography is about recording images of arteries.

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