aortographic

a·or·tog·ra·phy

[ey-awr-tog-ruh-fee]
noun, plural a·or·tog·ra·phies.
x-ray examination of the aorta following injection of radiopaque dye.

Origin:
1930–35; aort(a) + -o- + -graphy

a·or·to·graph·ic [ey-awr-tuh-graf-ik] , adjective
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aortography a·or·tog·ra·phy (ā'ôr-tŏg'rə-fē)
n.
The radiographic visualization of the aorta and its branches by injection of a radiopaque substance.

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Aortographic is always a great word to know.
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