angiology
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃ʒjuɫuˈʒiɐ/low
an·gio·lo·gi·a
Definition
The branch of medicine dealing with blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries) and lymphatic vessels, and their diseases.
Angiology is crucial for understanding circulatory disorders.
He works in the department of angiology and vascular surgery.
Etymology
Do grego 'angeîon' (vaso) + '-logia' (estudo, tratado).