Translation guide
A medical imaging technique used to visualize blood vessels. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 血管造影 (けっかんぞうえい), with the loanword アンギオグラフィー also used in some contexts.
The general term for X-ray imaging of blood vessels after injecting a contrast agent.
アンギオグラフィー is understood by medical professionals but may not be as familiar to the general public. In patient-facing communication, 血管造影 is preferred.
The standard Japanese medical term for angiography. Literally 'blood vessel imaging'. Used in formal and clinical settings.
The doctor explained the results of the angiography.
I ended up having an angiography examination.
Loanword from English, used in some medical contexts, especially in research or when referring to specific techniques like CT angiography. Less common than 血管造影 in general clinical use.
CT angiography is a non-invasive examination method.
Literally 'blood vessel photography', an older or less common synonym for 血管造影. May be encountered in some medical literature.
Angiography is performed using a contrast agent.