Simple Definition:

Angiography is a medical procedure that uses X-rays [a type of radiation that can pass through the body and create images] to take pictures of the blood vessels in the body.

Examples:

• A doctor may recommend angiography to see if there are any blockages in the arteries.
• During angiography, a dye is injected into the blood vessels to make them more visible on the X-ray images.

Very Simple Definition:

Angiography is a medical test that takes pictures of the blood vessels.

Examples:

• The doctor used angiography to see if there were any problems with the blood vessels in the patient’s heart.