Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
angio
prefix
/ˈændʒioʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in medical terminology that refers to blood vessels or lymphatic vessels.
Examples
- Angiogram: A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to view your body’s blood vessels.
- Angioplasty: A procedure to restore blood flow through the artery.
- Angiogenesis: The development of new blood vessels from pre-existing ones.
Meaning
The term “angio” is derived from the Greek word ‘angeion’, meaning ‘vessel’. It is commonly used in conjunction with other terms to describe various aspects of blood or lymphatic vessels and their functions.
Synonyms
- Vascular (pertaining to blood vessels)
- Cardiovascular (pertaining to the heart and blood vessels)
- Lymphatic (pertaining to lymph vessels)
