Angiography (also known as Angiographies, Arteriography): Radiography of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium.

NIH MeSH · D000792Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Angiography

Also known asAngiographies · Arteriography · Arteriographies · Angiogram · Angiograms

Definition

Radiography of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium.

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.350.700.060
  • E01.370.370.050

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Common questions about Angiography

What does Angiography mean in medicine?
Radiography of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Angiography known by any other names?
Yes. Angiography is also referred to as Angiographies, Arteriography, Arteriographies, Angiogram in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Angiography sit in the medical classification?
Angiography falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.350.700.060, E01.370.370.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Angiography?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000792) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗