Angiology
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Angiology
Angiology (pronounced: an-gee-OL-uh-jee) is a branch of medical science that studies the circulatory system and the lymphatic system. This includes the arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels.
Etymology
The term "Angiology" is derived from the Greek words "angeion" (meaning 'vessel') and "logos" (meaning 'study').
Related Terms
- Artery: A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body.
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back to the heart.
- Lymphatic system: The network of vessels through which lymph drains from the tissues into the blood.
- Circulatory system: The system that circulates blood and lymph through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, blood, and the lymphatic system.
- Lymphatic vessels: The vessels that transport lymph throughout the body.
See Also
- Cardiology: The study of the heart and its functions in health and disease.
- Hematology: The study of the blood and blood-forming organs.
- Vascular surgery: The surgical subspecialty that deals with diseases of the vascular system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Angiology
- Wikipedia's article - Angiology
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