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digital subtraction angiography

digital subtraction angiography definition - medical

digital sub·trac·tion angiography (səb-trăkˈshən)

noun
A computer-assisted x-ray technique that subtracts images of bone and soft tissue to permit viewing of the cardiovascular system.

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