aortography

noun

aor·​tog·​ra·​phy ˌā-ˌȯr-ˈtä-grə-fē How to pronounce aortography (audio)
: arteriography of the aorta
aortographic adjective

Word History

Etymology

aorta + -o- + -graphy

First Known Use

circa 1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aortography was circa 1935

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“Aortography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aortography. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

aortography

noun
aor·​tog·​ra·​phy ˌā-ˌȯr-ˈtäg-rə-fē How to pronounce aortography (audio)
plural aortographies
: arteriography of the aorta
aortographic adjective
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