angion
Angion is a Greek-derived root used in medical and anatomical terminology to denote a vessel. The term originates from the Greek angeion, meaning vessel or container, and it underpins the common medical prefix angio- (or angi-), which is attached to a wide range of terms describing blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, or other tubular structures in the body.
In modern usage, angio- serves as a combining form rather than as a standalone word. It appears
As a standalone noun, angion is uncommon in contemporary medical practice. It is more frequently encountered
Related concepts include lymphangion, a segment of a lymphatic vessel with valves and smooth muscle that propels