noun
angiology
an-jee-AHL-uh-jee
Angiology (noun) means the branch of anatomy that deals with blood vessels and lymphatics. Example: “The anatomy course spent two weeks on angiology before moving on to the nervous system.”
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The branch of anatomy that deals with blood vessels and lymphatics.
"The anatomy course spent two weeks on angiology before moving on to the nervous system."
"Her textbook on angiology includes detailed diagrams of the vessels of the arm."
"He chose to specialize in angiology after studying how the circulatory system is laid out."
How to use angiology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe study of the body's blood vessels and lymph vessels.
When to use it
It is a formal, technical term found in medical and anatomical writing.
Memory tip
The angio- part relates to vessels, and -logy means a field of study.
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Common pairings
a course in angiology
a textbook on angiology
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Etymology
The word is formed in English from the combining forms angio- and -logy.
Rhymes for angiology
urology
apology
zoology
biology
ecology
analogy
etiology
pedagogy
mycology
virology
sexology
cytology
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Frequently asked questions
What is angiology?
Angiology is the branch of anatomy concerned with blood vessels and lymphatics. It is a technical term used in medical study.
What does an angiologist do?
An angiologist is someone who works in angiology, the study of blood vessels and lymphatics.
How is angiology different from arteriology?
Arteriology is a narrower area within the same field, so it counts as a part of angiology.
What is the meaning of angiology?
"angiology" (noun) means the branch of anatomy that deals with blood vessels and lymphatics.
