angiopathy

/ˌændʒioʊˈpæθi/ AN-jee-oh-PATH-ee

Definitions

1. noun

a vascular disease in which the blood vessels become damaged or diseased, often resulting in impaired blood flow

“The patient’s angiopathy made it difficult for the doctors to find a suitable vein for the dialysis treatment.”

Synonyms

  • microangiopathy
  • vascular disease

Antonyms

  • healthy circulation
  • vascular health