Angiology

/ænˈdʒɪɑːlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The medical study of blood vessels and the lymphatic system, including their structure, function, and diseases.

Etymology

From Greek 'angeion' (vessel) + '-ology' (study of). This medical specialty emerged as a distinct field in the 19th century when microscopy enabled detailed study of vascular systems.

Kelly Says

Angiology is the medical specialty of blood vessels—angiologists use advanced imaging like CT angiography to diagnose everything from strokes to blocked arteries, making it a super important field for understanding why blood vessels sometimes fail us.

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