angiotripsy

/ˌæn.dʒi.ə.ˈtrɪp.si/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical procedure for treating kidney disease, in which the kidneys are perfused with a contrast agent while X-rays are taken to visualize the blood vessels.

“The doctor explained that the patient would undergo angiotripsy to diagnose the source of the kidney damage.”

Synonyms

  • angiography
  • renal angiography

Antonyms

  • kidney transplantation